Legal Representation

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) established this Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) to secure legal representation and counsel specifically focused on addressing potential challenges related to Final Agency Action letters concerning hospital rate setting. The master agreement enables AHCA to procure specialized legal services with a structured hourly billing framework that includes partner-level attorneys at $435/hour, associate attorneys at $295/hour, and paralegals at $175/hour, with a total contract value not to exceed $150,000.

The master agreement was awarded to Shutts & Bowen LLP, a legal firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with an initial contract period from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. The contract has been subsequently renewed through multiple amendments, extending the performance period to June 30, 2023, in accordance with Section 287.058 of Florida Statutes. The IDV covers the entire state of Florida and is structured as a master agreement with provisions for renewal based on satisfactory performance and fund availability, with potential for a 5% reduction in overall payment during renewal periods.