Blanket Purchase Order for expert witness services provided by Bentley Emergency Services Team…

The Florida Department of Health has awarded a blanket purchase order contract (C77750) to Bentley Emergency Services Team LLC, with Thomas Bentley identified as the primary service provider. The contract is valued at $10,000.00 and covers the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This procurement establishes a framework for expert witness services to support the Department's administrative and legal proceedings.

The scope of services encompasses comprehensive expert witness support including case review and analysis, preparation of expert opinions and reports, consultations with agency staff and legal counsel, deposition preparation and testimony, trial and hearing preparation, and participation in Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) proceedings. The contract further authorizes reimbursement for all reasonably necessary travel expenses, including mileage, lodging, and meals, in accordance with Florida Statutes sections 92.231 and 112.061. All services are intended to support expert review, analysis, consultation, and testimony in administrative matters related to pre-probable cause procedures or other contested case proceedings.