Summary

This is a Retainer Agreement between the State of Florida, Office of the Attorney General (OAG), and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC), establishing a legal services contract for fiscal year 2026/27. The agreement becomes effective July 1, 2026, and terminates on June 30, 2027, with renewal options available on a yearly basis for a period not to exceed three years or the term of the original agreement. The OAG is headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, and the FWCC is located at 620 South Meridian Street, Suite 108, also in Tallahassee.

The OAG will provide legal services to the FWCC through Letters of Authorization (LOAs), which specify the scope of services requested for each matter. Billing rates effective July 1, 2026, are as follows: Senior Assistant Attorneys General, Attorney Supervisors, Special Counsels, and Chief Assistant Attorneys General at $164 per hour; Assistant Attorneys General at $158 per hour; Entry Level Attorneys at $137 per hour; and Paralegals, Law Clerks, Legal Assistants, Senior Legal Assistants, and Investigators at $74 per hour. The FWCC will reimburse the OAG for all litigation costs and expenses, including mediation, court reporters, translations, subpoenas, copies, travel, and expert witness fees, plus a five percent administrative indirect charge on all fees and costs. Invoices are submitted monthly with detailed documentation, and the FWCC must pay properly submitted invoices within 45 days of receipt. The agreement is contingent upon annual appropriation by the Legislature. The OAG Contract Number is R9416, and the Retainer designation is FY 26-27\R9416.