Appendix 1 OEO Participation Range Memorandum.pdf

This document is a Participation Range Memorandum from the City of Philadelphia's Office of Economic Opportunity regarding a Request for Proposals for Pet Wellness and Pet Insurance Benefits. The memorandum, dated August 25, 2026, establishes participation goals for Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) and Local Business Entities (LBEs) in accordance with Mayor's Executive Order No. 06-25. The Office of Economic Opportunity has determined participation range requirements for the project after evaluating the project's scope, estimated dollar value, availability of qualified SBEs and LBEs, and applicable legal requirements. The solicitation pertains to pet care services classified under NAICS Code 812910 (Pet Care Except Veterinary).

The memorandum establishes a combined 13% participation goal for both SBE and LBE/S/LBE participation. The document does not specify breakdown percentages among micro, emerging, midsize, or macro enterprise categories within the SBE classification, indicating these subcategories remain to be determined or allocated at the discretion of the contracting agency. No pricing information, contract term details, funding amounts, or other contract-specific provisions are detailed in this participation range memorandum, which serves solely to establish the minority and local business participation requirements for the procurement.