Legal Services for Claims Defense and Litigation Support

The contract entails the provision of legal services to defend and manage workers’ compensation claims, including representation at hearings and during appeals, with the primary objective of mitigating financial and operational risk for the city. Legal counsel will operate in close coordination with the Third-Party Administrator and the city’s Risk Management Division to ensure consistent strategy, timely filings, and compliance with state regulations. The scope focuses on active litigation support, claim evaluation, and administrative dispute resolution tailored to the Florida workers’ compensation framework. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 541110 for legal services, issued by the Human Resources, Risk Management Division of the State of Florida. The solicitation was posted on July 12, 2026, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026. While specific performance locations are not detailed, services are expected to align with the jurisdictional requirements of Florida’s workers’ compensation system. Interested parties must submit proposals through the designated public procurement portal by the stated deadline to be considered for award.