Blanket Purchase Order for expert witness services provided by Gilbert Medical Group, Inc., Marlon…

The Florida Department of Health has awarded a blanket purchase order contract (C78680) to Gilbert Medical Group, Inc., with principal expert witness Marlon Gilbert, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with a total contract value of $10,000. The contract provides expert witness services in support of the Department's pre-Pre-Contested Case Procedure (Pre-PCP) and Office of Comptroller Examination (OCE) activities.

The scope of services encompasses comprehensive expert witness support including case review and analysis, preparation of expert opinions and reports, consultation with agency staff and legal counsel, deposition preparation and testimony, trial and hearing preparation, participation in Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) proceedings, and attendance at administrative hearings and trials to provide expert testimony. The contract also provides for reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses including mileage, lodging, and meals in accordance with Florida Statutes sections 92.231 and 112.061. Services are performed on an as-needed basis throughout the contract period to support the Department's administrative litigation and proceedings.