CONTRACTAPPROVED

Forward Pinellas - Pinellas County MPO Awards $54,000 Consulting Contract to Southern Group (February 2026)

Disclosed value: $54,000; From agendapacket
Approved: Feb 26, 2026

What it covers

The Forward Pinellas Board approved a consultant agreement with The Southern Group for State Government Relations Support, setting the fee at $54,000 for an initial 12‑month term. The contract includes two optional 12‑month extensions and focuses on monitoring and supporting relevant state legislation affecting land use and planning.

Who holds it

Southern Group holds this consulting contract with Forward Pinellas - Pinellas County MPO. Its other public contracts on record include work for New Port Richey Fire Department and City of Jacksonville Beach.

What happens next

Term as filed: 12-month term with two 12-month extensions.

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Contract details

Contract type: Consulting
Amount: $54,000
Document date: February 26, 2026
Term: 12-month term with two 12-month extensions
Vendor: Southern Group
Agency: Forward Pinellas - Pinellas County MPO
Source document: Forward Pinellas Citizens Advisory Committee Agenda February 2026 (AgendaPacket)

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Questions about this contract

Who was awarded the consulting contract by Forward Pinellas - Pinellas County MPO?

Southern Group was awarded this consulting contract by Forward Pinellas - Pinellas County MPO, as recorded on February 26, 2026. The contract value is $54,000.

How much is the Southern Group contract with Forward Pinellas - Pinellas County MPO worth?

The Southern Group contract with Forward Pinellas - Pinellas County MPO is valued at $54,000, covering consulting work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Forward Pinellas Citizens Advisory Committee Agenda February 2026 (AgendaPacket), dated February 26, 2026 from Forward Pinellas - Pinellas County MPO. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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What other contracts does Southern Group hold?

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