Office of Public and Professional Guardians

This contract, established between the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Guardianship Program of Dade County, Inc., provides public guardianship services for incapacitated persons who lack willing family or friends to serve as guardians and do not possess the assets to pay for professional guardianship. Operating under the Office of Public and Professional Guardians, the agreement ensures that vulnerable individuals receive necessary legal and personal advocacy when private options are unavailable. The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and requires strict compliance with federal laws, including debarment regulations and E-Verify. While the original contract value was set at 2,913,544.56 dollars, Amendment One increased the total funding to 3,641,608.16 dollars to expand the scope of services. This amendment added 728,063.60 dollars to the budget and updated the Schedule of Deliverables to refine the reporting and service requirements for guardianship and guardian advocacy. The agreement includes specific provisions for payment amounts, renewal options, and detailed performance metrics to ensure the effective delivery of public guardianship services.