legal counsel and representation in unadopted rule challenge

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration's Master Agreement EX109 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) specifically designed to procure legal counsel and representation for unadopted rule challenges. This specialized contract enables the state agency to engage legal services for specific litigation needs, with a focused scope of providing professional legal representation in administrative law proceedings.

The master agreement is awarded to Shutts & Bowen LLP, with a contract period from November 18, 2022, to June 30, 2023. The contract is structured as a Master Agreement with a maximum value of $200,000, allowing for legal services billed at hourly rates ranging from $295 for associates to $435 for partners. The IDV covers the state of Florida and includes provisions for potential three-year renewal, subject to performance and fund availability. Reimbursable expenses are capped at $25,000, with a requirement to notify the agency when billable services approach $150,000.