Pinellas County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners consisting of seven (7) publicly elected officials. Within the governing body, there is a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman chosen by the majority of the Commission.

Certain authorities and responsibilities have been delegated by the Board of County Commissioners to the County Administrator who manages the day-to-day County business and reports directly to the Board of County Commissioners. Pinellas County Government is an agency of the State of Florida and governed by the authority of a "Home Rule Charter" granted by the State.

Additionally, the Purchasing Department conducts business in compliance with specific rules and regulations set forth in the Purchasing Ordinance (law) policies and procedures. The department manages complete, accurate records and handles procurement activity utilizing good business practices in an efficient, effective, economical manner.

The general procedure for handling County purchases is as follows:

• Request is initiated by the department requiring goods or services and transmitted to the Purchasing Department;
• Complete and accurate specifications or criteria are determined;
• Sound business practices and procedures are followed in determining the best offer for required goods or services;
• A Pinellas County purchase order form, containing terms, conditions and price is authorized and a purchase order number is assigned when an order is placed;
• Prices, terms and conditions are verified; payment is authorized and forwarded to the Clerk of the Circuit Court Accounts Payable Department for processing.

Pinellas County Government is comprised of a number of agencies, managed by publicly elected officials. All agencies are at liberty to utilize the Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department. The agencies shown below maintain an independent purchasing function:

Sheriff's Department (727) 464-6316
4645 145 Avenue North., Clearwater, FL 33778

Supervisor of Elections (727) 464-3551
315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756

Tax Collector (727) 464-3383
315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756

Property Appraiser (727) 464-3207
315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756

Clerk of the Circuit Court (727) 464-3341
315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756

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