Legal representation in the case of Katie Wood, et al., v. Florida Department of Education Case NO. 4:23-CV-00526-MW-MAF, and Toby Tobin v. Pinellas…

The Florida Department of Education Master Agreement 26031 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for specialized legal representation services. The contract covers legal counsel and representation for specific educational legal matters, including the Katie Wood et al. v. Florida Department of Education and Toby Tobin v. Pinellas County School District cases filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. Services encompass comprehensive legal support such as reviewing and analyzing agency legal files, preparing and filing pleadings, attending hearings, and representing the agency in litigation and appeals.

The IDV is awarded to Consovoy McCarthy PLLC, a law firm based in Arlington, VA, with a contract period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The master agreement is structured as a state-level contract for Florida, with a total contract value of $950,000.00. The compensation is based on an hourly billing schedule ranging from $250 for paralegals to $825 for partners, with billing in 6-minute increments. Additional reimbursable costs are capped at $50,000.00, and the contract requires detailed monthly invoicing with specific documentation requirements.