FILLABLE_LETTER_OF_INTENT_BEP-FORM_A.pdf

This is a fillable Letter of Intent form used by the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, for the Crane and Crane Equipment Inspections and Repairs procurement (IFB-26-171). The form documents a prime contractor's commitment to utilize certified Business Enterprise subcontractors or suppliers for designated work on the project. Prime contractors must complete Form A for each certified firm being utilized or submit Form B if no certified firms are engaged or if business enterprise goals cannot be met. The form requires identification of the subcontractor/supplier, including business name, address, contact information, certifying agency, anticipated work start date, detailed description of work to be performed, anticipated timeline, and dollar amount. The form must be signed by an official of the certified firm and accepted by the prime contractor's authorized representative, with submission to the City of St. Petersburg required by the bid deadline of April 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement portal.

The procurement includes set-aside opportunities for Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs). Subcontractors may constitute up to 80 percent of the contract work, with restrictions on multiple-tier subcontracting and limitations on post-award subcontractor changes. The initial contract term is three years with renewal options for two additional one-year periods available at the City's discretion. All bidders must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability, $1,000,000 combined single limit commercial automobile liability, workers' compensation as required by Florida law, and $1,000,000 per occurrence errors and omissions insurance. Bid and performance bonds are required at five percent and one hundred percent of the total bid price, respectively.