Blanket purchase order for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, to obtain testimony…

The Florida Department of Children and Families has issued a blanket purchase order (C77E9E) effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for testimony and deposition services supporting Children's Legal Services in Circuit 8. The contract establishes an as-needed service arrangement with a total contract value of $1,500.00 and replaces the prior fiscal year purchase order (C5BFEE). Services are priced according to a defined rate schedule: $120.00 per hour for court preparation, $165.00 per hour for court testimony, and $120.00 per hour for travel associated with court appearances.

The contract authorizes up to 1,500 billable units throughout the performance period to support legal proceedings and litigation activities within the state of Florida. The prime contractor will deliver expert witness services on a call-as-needed basis to facilitate the Department's children's legal advocacy and case management functions. This blanket purchase order structure allows the Department to procure services efficiently while maintaining cost controls through established hourly rates for each service category.