Blanket Purchase Order for expert witness services provided by Emergency Medicine and Critical Care…

The Florida Department of Health has awarded a blanket purchase order contract to Leslie Anne Juarbe Rivera for expert witness services in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. The contract, designated C78603, is valued at $10,000.00 and runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The services are to be performed in support of administrative proceedings and related legal matters handled by the Department of Health.

Under this purchase order, the contractor shall provide comprehensive expert witness services including case review and analysis, preparation of expert opinions and reports, consultation with agency staff and legal counsel, deposition preparation and testimony, and participation in Division of Administrative Hearings proceedings and trials. The scope encompasses all pre-litigation activities, hearing preparation, and expert testimony necessary to support the Department's administrative matters. Reimbursable travel expenses, including mileage, lodging, and meals, shall be provided in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 112.061, and all services shall be rendered in compliance with Florida Statutes Section 92.231 governing expert witness standards.