Subject:
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Termination of the agreement with Ballard Partners, Inc., for Federal Government Strategic Consulting Advocacy Services.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator for termination of the Ballard Partners, Inc., Agreement, with the signature of the termination letter.
• First Amendment to extend the term with an increase was approved by the County Administrator on January 6, 2026.
• This service agreement with Ballard Partners, Inc., was signed on July 30, 2025.
• The agreement is no longer necessary, as the beach renourishment services have been completed.
• Termination of this agreement will have no fiscal impact on Pinellas County.
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Strategic Priorities:
Smart Service Delivery
4.2 Achieve and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
4.4 Pursue continuous improvement
Summary:
The agreement allows either party to terminate the relationship without cause with 5 business days' written notice. Ballard Partners has completed the services needed, and the County wishes to terminate this agreement effective March 5, 2026.
Background/Explanation:
This agreement was signed on July 30, 2025, by the Purchasing Division Director. Termination of this contract without cause, with five business days' prior written notice to the contractor of the intention to terminate, is in accordance with the termination clause.
Fiscal Impact:
Termination of this agreement will have no fiscal impact on Pinellas County
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this termination letter is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1) and the County Administrator Memorandum dated December 2, 2019
Staff Member Responsible:
Tristan Sommer, Intergovernmental Liaison
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Termination Letter
Agreement