OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICE

This contract establishes a legal retainer agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation's Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged and the State of Florida Office of the Attorney General. Effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the agreement designates the Office of the Attorney General as legal counsel to provide general counsel services. The specific scope of work is managed through Letters of Authorization, such as LOA #1, which formally authorize the delivery of legal services under the terms of the overarching interagency agreement. Financial terms are based on hourly billing rates for various levels of legal staff, with additional reimbursement for costs and a 5 percent administrative indirect charge. The contract incorporates standard state mandates, including E-Verify compliance and public records requirements. The agreement also outlines specific protocols for termination and the administrative process for authorizing new legal tasks via the LOA system.