Blanket Purchase Order for expert witness services provided by, Melissa Singer - Palm Beach…

The Florida Department of Health has awarded a blanket purchase order (Contract No. C78521) valued at $10,000 to Melissa Singer of Palm Beach Pediatric Hematology Oncology for expert witness services. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Services will be delivered in conjunction with pre-Prior Consultation Program (PCP) and Office of Compassionate Executive (OCE) activities related to administrative proceedings.

The scope of services encompasses comprehensive expert review and analysis activities including case review and evaluation of case materials; preparation of expert opinions and written analyses; consultation with agency staff and legal counsel through telephone conferences, virtual meetings, and in-person consultations; deposition preparation and participation; trial and hearing preparation; participation in Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) proceedings; and attendance at administrative hearings and proceedings to provide sworn expert testimony. The contract further includes all ancillary services reasonably necessary to support expert analysis and testimony, with travel expenses—including mileage, lodging, and meals—reimbursable in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 112.061. Services will be provided in compliance with Florida Statutes Section 92.231 governing expert witness conduct.