Legal Representation

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for specialized legal services focused on providing legal counsel and representation in specific litigation matters. The master agreement primarily covers legal representation services, specifically for complex cases such as the Florida Pediatric Society litigation, with a comprehensive scope that includes reviewing legal files, preparing draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery, and representing the agency in related legal proceedings.

The IDV is awarded to Ausley & McMullen, P.A., a Tallahassee-based legal firm, with an original contract period from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020, and subsequent amendments extending the contract through June 30, 2023. The contract type is a Master Agreement with a total contract value that has incrementally increased from $40,000 to $70,000. The IDV covers the state of Florida and allows for multiple 12-month renewal options, with hourly rates ranging from $70 for law clerks and paralegals to $275 for senior attorneys. The contract includes provisions for annual legislative appropriation and can be terminated with proper notice.