Office of Public and Professional Guardians

This contract, established between the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Tenth Circuit Public Guardian, supports the Office of Public and Professional Guardians. The primary objective is to provide essential public guardianship services for incapacitated individuals who lack qualified family or friends to serve as guardians and do not possess the financial assets required to hire professional guardianship services. The agreement ensures that vulnerable persons receive necessary legal and personal protections when private options are unavailable. The contract term commences on July 1, 2026, and is subject to federal law compliance, including CFR Part 75, 92, and 200, as well as E-Verify requirements. While the initial total value was set not to exceed 655,928.88 dollars, Amendment One increased the funding by 163,909.61 dollars to bring the new total contract amount to 819,838.49 dollars. This amendment also updated the schedule of deliverables to refine guardianship service requirements, documentation standards, and payment schedules for 2026.