Blanket Purchase Order for the period of July 1 2026 to June 30 2027 to provide translation patients…

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) of Florida has issued a Blanket Purchase Order (Contract C786C7) effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 for interpretation services for deaf patients. The contract establishes a framework for on-demand interpreter services with a cumulative not-to-exceed value of $2,499.00. Services are provided statewide throughout Florida with performance occurring at DCF facilities and authorized user locations during both regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and after-hours periods (5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. weekdays, and all-day weekends and holidays).

The rate structure specifies appearance fees of $170.00 per interpreter for regular business hours and $180.00 for after-hours services, each covering the first two hours of requested service. Incremental time beyond the initial two-hour period is billed at $21.25 per quarter-hour for regular hours and $22.50 per quarter-hour for after-hours. Mileage fees apply only to distances exceeding 110 miles round-trip at a rate of $0.445 per mile. Authorized purchasing personnel include Tracy Panzica, Diana Nielsen, Desi Hale, and Jennifer Leslie. The contract supersedes prior arrangement C5CDE8 and remains subject to annual legislative appropriation.