St. Johns County is seeking a qualified consultant to provide comprehensive state governmental relations and lobbying services. The consultant will represent the County before the Florida Legislature, Governor’s Office, Cabinet agencies, and other state entities while advocating for funding for capital improvement projects. The work also includes aligning lobbying with the County’s Legislative Action Plan and Board policy and providing strategic advice on legislative, policy, regulatory, and funding matters.
St. Johns County is seeking a qualified consultant to provide comprehensive state governmental relations and lobbying services. The consultant will represent the County before the Florida Legislature, Governor’s Office, Cabinet agencies, and other state entities while advocating for funding for capital improvement projects. The work also includes aligning lobbying with the County’s Legislative Action Plan and Board policy and providing strategic advice on legislative, policy, regulatory, and funding matters.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $250,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners, BuyBoard, Florida DMS State Contracts & Agreements; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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St. Johns County, FL permits sole source when the offering is proprietary, essential for service continuity, or under exclusive territorial rights (similar to ESRI/Crowdstrike cases). Work with the end-user department to prepare the sole source justification form required by the Assistant Director of Purchasing & Contracts. Any contract exceeding $250,000 requires Board of County Commissioners approval.
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St. Johns County uses cooperative purchasing and supports piggybacking. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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St. Johns County Contracts
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Benevate LLC dba Neighborly Software at St. Johns County
Effective: Jan 31, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
Cleargov Inc at St. Johns County
Effective: Oct 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This General Services Agreement between St. Johns County and ClearGov, Inc. outlines the terms for financial plan automation and dashboard services. It includes a one-time setup fee of $8,100.00 and annual subscription fees. Services begin October 1, 2022, with an initial annual fee of $28,200.00 for Digital Budget Book and Transparency. From October 1, 2023, the annual fee increases to $41,400.00 for additional Capital Budgeting services, continuing through September 30, 2027.
Workday, Inc. at St. Johns County
Effective: Jul 16, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document formalizes an agreement between St. Johns County, Florida and Workday, Inc., encompassing a Universal Main Subscription Agreement (MSA), a Public Sector Addendum, and three specific Order Forms for Workday subscription services, training, and delivery assurance consulting. The overall agreement is effective July 18, 2024, with services commencing as early as July 16, 2024, and extending through July 15, 2034. The document outlines specific fees for each order form: $10,499,639 for subscription services, $84,910 for training, and $49,000 for delivery assurance.
Workday, Inc. at St. Johns County
Effective: Mar 26, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Order Form (ID 00496556.0) is an amendment to an existing agreement between Workday, Inc. and St. Johns County, Florida, effective March 26, 2025, until July 15, 2034. It facilitates a swap of services, terminating the 'INV Inventory' SKU and introducing the 'HLP Help' SKU. The net financial impact of this amendment is a series of payments totaling $269,782, spread across a schedule over the term. This order form is subject to an underlying MSA and Order Form 451001.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from St. Johns County
Board of County Commissioners of St. Johns County Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the approval of a proclamation recognizing September 2026 as Library Card Signup Month, with presentations from the library system highlighting their 'library of things' initiative and the availability of ancestry.com resources at library branches. The board addressed procedural changes to the consent agenda, including a motion related to board membership. Additionally, the commissioners discussed adjustments to the regular agenda, including the continuation of a public hearing regarding the Kolley Coke tower. During the general public comment period, a speaker advocated for the removal of license plate reader (LPR) systems in the county, citing actions taken by other Florida counties and state officials.
St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included the issuance of proclamations for Constitution Week and National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Key recognitions were presented to the Public Affairs team for the Silver Pinnacle Award and to a long-time community volunteer for service. The meeting also addressed revisions to the consent agenda, including the withdrawal of an application, and clarified the status of public hearings for specific agenda items.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to St. Johns County.
St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting and Budget Hearing
Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the first public hearing for the adoption of the tentative millage rates and tentative budget for fiscal year 2027. Key discussion topics included the recommended budget highlights, such as proposed flat millage rates, the establishment of emergency response reserves, and infrastructure project funding. The presentation covered adjustments from the initial recommended budget, including collective bargaining agreements and specific department budget amendments. There was also a detailed review of the capital improvement plan and the potential fiscal impact of proposed property tax reform on county revenue.
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