Expert Witness

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for expert witness and professional services related to the Florida v. Georgia litigation. This master agreement enables the procurement of specialized professional services, including expert analyses, report preparation, oral testimony, hearing participation, and settlement negotiation support. The IDV covers a range of professional service categories with specific hourly billing rates, allowing flexible task-based engagement of expert consultants across various disciplines.

The master agreement was initially awarded to Environmental Science Associates, with a contract period from February 10, 2015, to June 30, 2016. The IDV covers the State of Florida and includes a comprehensive compensation structure with hourly rates ranging from $95 to $255 per labor category. The contract's aggregate maximum compensation was incrementally increased from $100,000 to $250,000, with the potential for renewal based on performance and fund availability. The contract type is a Professional Services Agreement that permits task assignments through specific notification forms and allows potential use by other Florida governmental entities.