Legal representation in Coalition for Independent Living Options, Inc. (CILO) v. Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational…

This Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) is a master agreement for specialized legal representation services between the Florida Department of Education and Lawson Huck Gonzalez PLLC. The contract specifically covers legal representation for Coalition for Independent Living Options, Inc. (CILO) cases involving the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, including DOAH Case Nos. 25-003690CVR and 25-004667RX, as well as any related cases or potential appeals. The scope of services encompasses comprehensive legal support such as reviewing agency files, attending meetings, preparing and filing legal documents, conducting discovery, and representing the agency during trial or appellate proceedings.

The master agreement is awarded by the Florida Department of Education and will be in effect from the award date of September 9, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The contract is structured as a master agreement with a maximum fee of $325,000, with attorney and staff billing rates ranging from $250 to $495 per hour (in 6-minute increments). Reimbursable costs are capped at $25,000, and the contractor is required to provide monthly invoices and maintain detailed records for at least four years following contract expiration. The contract is geographically limited to the state of Florida and focuses on providing specialized legal services for specific departmental litigation needs.