CN-480000-26007.pdf

This document is a state contract agreement between the State of Florida, Department of Education, and Charles T. Whitelock, P.A., a private legal services firm located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The contract is numbered 26-007 and was executed in the City of Tallahassee, Leon County, with Charles T. Whitelock serving as the primary contractor and legal representative for the agency.

The contract provides legal representation services for the Florida Department of Education, specifically focusing on legal matters related to Chapter 1012, Florida Statutes, involving educators' certificates and actions to impose sanctions against certificate holders. The contract has a defined performance period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a maximum billable amount not to exceed $310,000. The hourly billing rates are set at $156.00 for attorneys and $70.00 for paralegals, with provisions for potential rate adjustments through written amendments. The contractor will perform services including reviewing legal files, analyzing documents, attending meetings, preparing and filing legal documents, representing the agency in litigation, and providing expert legal counsel across various stages of legal proceedings.