Agreement between OAG & DEO (as-needed legal services)

The Florida Master Agreement C1846 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) designed to provide as-needed legal services across state agencies. The contract enables the Office of the Attorney General to deliver comprehensive legal support through a structured framework, with services offered at predefined hourly rates for various legal personnel. Specifically, the IDV covers legal consultations, representation, and professional legal support that can be requested through Letters of Authorization (LOA), accommodating the diverse legal needs of state government entities.

The master agreement was established between the Department of Legal Affairs and the Department of Commerce, with a performance period from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018. The contract covers the entire state of Florida and operates as a master agreement with clearly defined billing rates: Senior Assistant Attorneys General and Special Counsels at $105/hr, Chief Assistant Attorneys General at $100/hr, Entry Level Attorneys at $85/hr, and Senior Legal Assistants and Investigators at $40/hr. Additionally, the agreement includes a 5% administrative indirect charge and provisions for reimbursing associated legal expenses such as mediation, court reporting, translations, and travel costs, with a 90-day termination clause and a 45-day invoice payment requirement.