Legal Services

The Florida Master Agreement EX114 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) established by the Agency for Health Care Administration to procure specialized legal representation services. The contract specifically focuses on providing legal counsel for matters related to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rulemaking, including legal research, preparing and filing pleadings, participating in hearings and trials, and handling related litigation activities. The IDV enables the state to access targeted legal expertise with a comprehensive scope of services that can be leveraged as needed.

The master agreement is awarded to Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, with an initial contract value of $630,000.00, which was subsequently increased to $830,000.00 through an amendment. The contract is effective from July 13, 2023, through June 30, 2025, covering the state of Florida. The hourly rate structure includes $800 per hour for Partners and $600 per hour for Associates, with reimbursable expenses such as expert fees, transcripts, and travel costs subject to prior authorization. The contract type is a Master Agreement with potential renewal options, allowing flexibility in legal service procurement for the state agency.