Blanket Purchase Order for expert witness services provided by, A. Devesh Tiwary, from July 1…

The Florida Department of Health awarded a blanket purchase order to A. Devesh Tiwary for expert witness services under contract C771F2, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with a total contract value of $10,000. The services encompass comprehensive expert witness support for administrative proceedings, including case review and analysis of materials and documentation, preparation of expert opinions and reports, consultation with agency staff and legal counsel, and deposition preparation and attendance with sworn testimony.

The scope of services further includes trial and hearing preparation, participation in Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) proceedings, and attendance at administrative hearings and trials to provide expert testimony and consultation. The contract authorizes reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses, including mileage, lodging, and meals, in accordance with Florida Statutes section 112.061. All services shall be provided in compliance with section 92.231, Florida Statutes. The contract is structured as a blanket purchase order with a unit price of $1 per unit, totaling 10,000 units to account for the variable nature of expert witness engagements throughout the contract period.