Community_Urban_Agriculture_Program.pdf

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COMMUNITY URBAN AGRICULTURE PROGRAM

City of St. Petersburg

P.O. Box 2842

St. Petersburg, FL 33731

RELEASE DATE: October 13, 2026

PRE-PROPOSAL DATE: undefined

PRE-PROPOSAL LOCATION: undefined

PRE-PROPOSAL ATTENDANCE: undefined

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: November 3, 2026

RESPONSE DEADLINE: November 17, 2026, 3:00 pm

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stpete

City of St. Petersburg

Community Urban Agriculture Program

I. Introduction

II. Vendor Questionnaire

III. Scope of Work

#RFI- 26 - 339

Title: Community Urban Agriculture Program

1. Introduction

SUBMITTALS ARE ACCEPTED VIA OPENGOV

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN OPENGOV WITHIN THE QUESTION AND

ANSWER SECTION

The City of St. Petersburg’s Procurement & Supply Management Department utilizes OpenGov

Procurement to post, submit, and receive submittals for all active solicitations. Vendors must be registered within the OpenGov Procurement system in order to participate in City solicitations.

To remain informed of upcoming and active opportunities, vendors are encouraged to subscribe to the

City’s procurement page for notifications and updates.

For technical assistance, please contact OpenGov.

For information or questions about this solicitation, please contact:

Gabriella Greiner, Procurement Analyst

(727) 893-4248 gabriella.greiner@stpete.org

2. Vendor Questionnaire

2.1. Is the Vendor registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations

(Sunbiz) in accordance with Florida Statute §607.1501?*

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

2.2. Address for Headquarters location.*

*Response required

2.3. Address of office providing service, if different than above.

2.4. Describe the nature of company’s business.*

*Response required

2.5. Submittal Documents*

Upload all other documents related to this solicitation. Including but not limited to proposals/statements of qualifications, applicable bonds, warranty information, etc.

*Response required

3. Scope of Work

3.1. Request For Information

The purpose of this RFI is to learn how organizations approach the design, installation, enhancement, and maintenance of community gardens and food forests.

The City is gathering information to better understand available service models, general cost ranges, and practical considerations that affect this type of work. Input received will help inform the City's planning and may assist in the development of a future competitive solicitation. This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, nor obligate the City to issue one.

3.2. Instructions

Responses must be submitted as one continuous PDF file and uploaded under Section 2.5 of the Vendor

Questionnaire. Please address the following:

A. Organizational Description

1. Provide a summary of your organization's history and core areas of expertise.

B. Service capabilities

1. Describe the services offered by your organization, related to urban agriculture, community garden development, food forest design, environmental stewardship, and public or municipal work.

C. Cost overview

1. Provide a high-level explanation of typical cost drivers and general cost ranges.

D. Average Contract Term/Structure

1. Describe how contract length and structure typically work for this type of service, taking into account factors such as number of projects, differing scopes of services, plant establishment timelines, and seasonal maintenance needs.

E. Risks and barriers

1. Outline common challenges related to community and urban agriculture services.