Legal representation in matters arising under Chapter 1012, F.S.., regarding the denial of applications for educators' certificates and actions…

The Florida Department of Education Master Agreement (26007) is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) specifically designed to provide legal representation services related to Chapter 1012 of Florida Statutes. This master contract enables procurement of specialized legal services focused on addressing matters involving educators' certificates, including applications for certification and potential sanctions against certificate holders. The IDV allows for comprehensive legal support through professional legal counsel, document analysis, litigation representation, and expert consultation in educational certification-related legal proceedings.

The master agreement is awarded to Charles T. Whitelock, P.A., a private legal services firm located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with a contract performance period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The contract is a Master Agreement type, covering the state of Florida, with a maximum billable amount of $310,000. Billing rates are established at $156.00 per hour for attorneys and $70.00 per hour for paralegals, with potential rate adjustments through written amendments. The contracting organization, the Florida Department of Education, has structured this IDV to ensure efficient and targeted legal representation for complex educational certification legal matters.