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The Florida Master Agreement D2797 is a specialized contract focused on providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services during emergency press conferences, governmental events, and disaster-related briefings. The IDV enables state agencies, specifically the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and the Executive Office of the Governor, to rapidly secure certified ASL interpreters who can respond within three hours of request and provide critical communication support during states of emergency or disaster situations across 10 defined regions in Florida.

The master agreement is awarded to RSM US LLP and will be administered by the Executive Office of the Governor, with a contract performance period from August 28, 2025, to September 28, 2028. The contract is structured with two rate tiers at $250 per hour for both normal and after-business hours, with an allocated 360 total hours annually (240 normal business hours, 120 after-hours). The total contract value is $180,000, with $90,000 available per year. The contract type is classified as a Master Agreement and covers the state of Florida, providing a standardized mechanism for securing critical ASL interpretation services during emergency communications.