Blanket purchase order for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for legal publications…

The Florida Department of Children and Families issued a blanket purchase order (Contract No. C77ADF) effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for legal publication services required in connection with Termination of Parental Rights proceedings. The contract provides for publication notices on an as-needed basis when parents cannot be located, with compensation established at a fixed rate of $250.00 per case for four publications. The total contract value is $5,000.00. The contractor is required to provide proof of publication with each invoice and must comply with all applicable licensing rules, service standards, and state administrative rules governing such publications.

The Department of Children and Families determined that the selected publication outlet uniquely meets the statutory legal requirements for Termination of Parental Rights notifications within the service area, with no alternative publications available that satisfy these requirements. The contract is structured with a quantity estimate of 5,000 units at a unit price of $1.00 each. Point of contact for the contract is Alyssa Curtin, reachable at (561) 716-5381. This purchase order replaces the prior fiscal year purchase order (C5AB47) and is a fixed-price agreement requiring services to be delivered in compliance with all applicable state laws and administrative regulations.