Legal representation

The Florida Master Agreement AA443 is an interagency contract for legal services, specifically focused on E-Discovery Legal Services between the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). The IDV encompasses a comprehensive range of legal support services, including consulting, early case assessment, electronic data processing, project management, technical case loading and analytics, pre-review analysis, forensic data copies, data storage, and expert witness activities. These services are designed to provide robust legal support and technical assistance for complex legal proceedings.

The master agreement is effective from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, with potential yearly renewals. The contract is structured with specific hourly billing rates: Senior Assistant Attorneys General and Chiefs at $119/hr, Assistant Attorneys General at $114/hr, Entry Level Attorneys at $99/hr, and Paralegals and Investigators at $54/hr. Additional E-Discovery roles are billed between $45-$90 per hour. The contract also includes a 5% administrative indirect charge on all fees and costs. Geographically, this IDV is specific to the State of Florida and is administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration, with the Department of Legal Affairs serving as the primary awardee.