FY26-27: Blanket purchase order for Dr. Brian Dragstedt for the period of July 1, 2026 - June 30…

The Florida Department of Children and Families awarded contract C79054 to Dr. Brian Dragstedt for expert witness services during the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The contract, valued at $2,499.00, establishes a blanket purchase order mechanism for on-call expert witness support required in dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings. Services are compensated at a rate of $200.00 per hour and encompass consultation, preparation of expert reports, review of case records, depositions, testimony delivered in person or via telephonic or virtual means, travel time, and standby time as needed.

The contracting organization designated Christine Kanhai (813-496-2500) as the primary contact and authorized user for contract administration and service requests. This award supersedes prior purchase order C68CE3 under project number 875521. The contract represents a renewal or replacement of existing services with the same vendor, indicating an established service relationship with the Department of Children and Families for specialized legal support in family court proceedings.