Child Protection Team

The Florida Department of Health, specifically through Children’s Medical Services/Child Protection, has entered into an agreement with the University of South Florida Board of Trustees for the provision of a Child Protection Team. This team is tasked with providing essential services for children who are suspected of being abused, neglected, or abandoned by a parent or caregiver. The contract, identified by solicitation number COQFQ, has an original value of 3,661,809.00 dollars and is scheduled to commence on July 01, 2026. The agreement establishes a formal legal framework that includes specific mandates for insurance requirements, indemnification, limitation of liability, and procedures for dispute resolution to ensure the professional delivery of child protection services.