Provision of Legal Services

The Florida Master Agreement I1025 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) specifically designed to provide legal services from the Office of the Attorney General to the Department of Corrections. This master agreement enables the Department of Corrections to access comprehensive legal support through a structured hourly rate schedule that covers various legal personnel levels. The services include legal representation, consultation, and related legal activities, with clearly defined rates ranging from $30 per hour for paralegals and legal assistants to $84 per hour for Senior Assistant Attorneys General and Bureau Chiefs.

The master agreement was initially established on July 1, 2007, with subsequent annual renewals, and was most recently documented for the period of July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. The prime contractor is the Florida Department of Legal Affairs, with the contracting organization being the Department of Corrections. The contract is a flexible master agreement covering the state of Florida, allowing for yearly renewal and including provisions for reimbursement of legal fees, a 5% administrative overhead, and additional expenses such as court reporters, translations, and travel costs. Either party can terminate the agreement with 90 days written notice, and the contract is contingent on annual legislative appropriation.