Pinellas Park council adopts revised procurement code (Ordinance 2025‑15)

The City of Pinellas Park City Council on May 22 adopted Ordinance 2025‑15, repealing and replacing Article 6 of Chapter 2 of the Pinellas Park city code to update the city's procurement rules. The ordinance passed on a second and final reading by unanimous vote.

Rosanna Haney, purchasing director for the city, told the council the procurement code was originally established in 1971 with major updates in 1991 and that the new ordinance reflects contemporary legal standards and technological changes in procurement practice. "A primary objective of the revision is to provide detailed and specific instructions for procurement processes, thereby improving efficiency and accountability," Haney said.

The revision consolidates existing procurement-related administrative regulations, ordinances and resolutions into a single code and will be accompanied by a procurement administrative policies manual. Haney said the code will govern all solicitations and contracts for commodities, services and construction and is intended to ensure compliance with state law and applicable grant regulations.

Among the specific changes Haney cited, the maximum limit for category two purchases will increase to $49,999.99 from the previous $35,000. She also said the code retains a lower category limit of $4,999 for asset items to align with the Auditor General's requirements. "Significant adjustments to the purchasing thresholds are being implemented," she said.

Vice Mayor Seville asked whether the revisions follow state guidelines; Haney answered, "Yes. It does." After no public comment, Council Member Butler moved to pass the ordinance on second and final reading; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

The ordinance takes effect as provided in its language; the updated procurement administrative policies manual will supply supplementary implementation details for staff and vendors.