Blanket Purchase Order for expert witness services provided by Elite Psychiatric Consulting…

The Florida Department of Health has awarded a blanket purchase order (C786A8) valued at $10,000.00 to Elite Psychiatric Consulting Services, LLC for expert witness services. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with Morgan Nesmith designated as the service provider. The engagement encompasses comprehensive expert review and analysis activities in support of administrative proceedings, including case review, legal analysis, preparation of expert opinions and reports, and consultation with agency staff and legal counsel.

The scope of services extends to deposition preparation and attendance, trial and hearing preparation, participation in Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) proceedings, and testimony provision in administrative matters. Services are delivered in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 92.231 governing expert witness services. The contract structure accommodates travel expenses including mileage, lodging, and meals, reimbursable per Florida Statutes Section 112.061, as reasonably necessary to support in-person hearings, proceedings, depositions, consultations, and testimony activities. The stated performance location and specific county designation are not specified in the award documentation.