Alexander DeGance Barnett - Legal

The Florida Department of Education Master Agreement 26033 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) specifically designed to procure specialized legal representation for a pending federal lawsuit. The contract focuses exclusively on legal services for the case of Nancy Tray, et al., v. Florida State Board of Education, et al., filed in the Northern District of Florida. Under this master agreement, the contracted legal firm will provide comprehensive legal support, including file review, meeting attendance, pleading preparation, discovery conduct, and representation at trial or during appeal stages.

The master agreement is awarded to Lawson Huck Gonzalez PLLC, with a contract period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The contract is structured as a Master Agreement with a maximum billable amount of $325,000, featuring hourly rates ranging from $250 for paralegals to $495 for shareholders. Geographically limited to Florida, specifically Leon County, the IDV includes provisions for detailed monthly invoicing and mandates record retention for a minimum of four years post-contract expiration. The contract type and structure allow the Department of Education to obtain targeted legal services for this specific litigation matter.