Award
Pinellas County Opengov #25-0943-RFP
State Government Relations Support
Recipient
The Southern Group of Florida, Inc.
Award Amount
$162,000.00
Ceiling
$162,000.00
Awarded
February 11, 2026
Identifier
25-0943-RFP
Pinellas County, Florida, through its agency Forward Pinellas (Pinellas Planning Council), awarded a contract to The Southern Group of Florida, Inc., including all subconsultants and agents, for state government relations support services. The contract covers lobbying and consulting in administrative and transportation areas, with a total award amount of $162,000. The project duration is from February 11, 2026, to February 10, 2027, with potential renewal options. The services involve providing government relations support as detailed in the scope of services attached as Exhibit A, and the contract includes provisions for insurance, certifications, record-keeping, confidentiality, and public records compliance. The primary contact for procurement is Markus Robinson, Procurement Analyst Lead, with email mrobinson@pinellas.gov. The place of performance is at Forward Pinellas' office located at 310 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. The award falls under the 'other' category, with classification codes related to consulting services. Likely competitors for similar awards include firms specializing in government relations and consulting services in Florida.
Description
Contract awarded by Pinellas County to The Southern Group of Florida, Inc. for state government relations support services. The contract duration is from February 11, 2026, to February 10, 2027, with an award amount of $162,000. The services include consulting in administrative and transportation areas. The project is managed by Markus Robinson, Procurement Analyst Lead.