FY 26-27: Blanket purchase order for the period July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 to provide expert…

The Florida Department of Children and Families issued a blanket purchase order (C78480) effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for expert witness services supporting Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights proceedings. The contract establishes an on-call arrangement whereby the contractor provides consultation, report preparation, record review, deposition and testimony services (in person, telephonic, or virtual formats), travel time, and standby time as needed. The hourly rate for all services is fixed at $250.00 per hour. The contract replaces Purchase Order C5BF20 and is administered by Christine Kanhai in the Department of Children and Families, who serves as the authorized contracting contact.

The total contract value is $2,499.00 for the fiscal year 2026-2027 period. This blanket purchase order structure allows the Department of Children and Families to procure expert witness services on an as-needed basis without requiring separate procurement actions for individual assignments. The prime contractor assumes responsibility for delivering qualified expert witness support across all specified service categories to support the state's dependency and termination of parental rights trial and hearing requirements throughout the contract period.