Blanket Purchase Order for expert witness services provided by Daniel Duffy from July 1, 2026…

The Florida Department of Health has awarded a blanket purchase order (C78BAB) valued at $10,000 to Daniel Duffy for expert witness services. The contract period extends from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with performance to be delivered in Florida. Services encompass comprehensive expert witness support across the full lifecycle of administrative proceedings, including case review and analysis, preparation of expert opinions and reports, consultation with agency staff and legal counsel, deposition preparation and participation, and testimony at hearings and trials.

The scope of services includes all activities reasonably necessary to support expert review, analysis, consultation, and testimony in administrative matters handled by the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), with specific mention of pre-Petition for Correction of Error (Pre-PCE) or other complaint examination (OCE) activities. The contract further authorizes reimbursement of travel expenses, including mileage, lodging, and meals, in accordance with applicable Florida Statutes. All expert witness services are to be provided in compliance with Section 92.231, Florida Statutes, and travel reimbursements shall follow the rates established under Section 112.061, Florida Statutes.