Blanket Purchase Order for expert witness services provided by Brandon Area Ear, Nose and Throat…

The Florida Department of Health has awarded a blanket purchase order (C78C17) valued at $10,000 to Brandon Area Ear, Nose and Throat PA for expert witness services provided by Stephen Yavelow. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The contractor will deliver comprehensive expert witness support services including case review and analysis, preparation of expert opinions and reports, consultation with agency staff and legal counsel, deposition preparation and testimony, and participation in administrative proceedings before the Division of Administrative Hearings and at trial or hearing events.

The scope of services encompasses all activities reasonably necessary to support expert review, analysis, consultation, and testimony in administrative matters, with particular focus on pre-probable cause panel and official case examination activities. The contractor is authorized to provide telephone conferences, virtual meetings, and in-person consultations, as well as travel necessary for hearings, proceedings, depositions, and testimony. All services are to be rendered in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 92.231, with travel expenses including mileage, lodging, and meals reimbursed per Florida Statutes Section 112.061.