Blanket purchase order for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for CLS to obtain…

The Florida Department of Children and Families issued contract award C78A2A on July 1, 2026, for expert witness services in juvenile dependency litigation. The contract, valued at $2,450.00, represents a blanket purchase order mechanism whereby the department will procure expert witness services on an as-needed basis throughout the contract performance period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This procurement replaces previous purchase order C5B172 and establishes rate sheets for services to be called and delivered as required by the department.

The contract structure establishes a unit-based pricing model with 2,450 units at a rate of $1.00 per unit, enabling flexible engagement of expert witness resources to support the department's juvenile dependency litigation matters. While the prime contractor name is not specified in the available documentation, the contracting vehicle is designed to provide the department with on-call access to qualified expert witnesses throughout the one-year performance period at pre-established rates.