Subcontractor Utilization Plan Summary

This is a Subcontractor Utilization Plan form issued by the City of St. Petersburg, Florida for the Municipal Electric Utility (MEU) Feasibility Study procurement (RFP No. 26133-130). The form requires proposers to demonstrate their intent to engage Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), Veteran-Owned Businesses, and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) within the Tampa Bay Region. Proposers must describe their efforts in engaging these business categories and reducing barriers to participation through outreach, education, mentorship, and process improvements. The form provides designated fields for proposers to list anticipated percentages of contract amounts and specific subcontractors in each business category. Proposal submissions are due by March 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. through the City's online bidding portal. The evaluation of the business outreach plan is weighted at 15 points within the overall point-based scoring system.

Participation by small, veteran, minority, and women-owned businesses is voluntary with no minimum participation requirements mandated as a condition for contract award. Proposers will not be deemed non-responsive if the Subcontractor Utilization Plan shows zero participation from these business categories; however, the City encourages proactive engagement. No specific contract set-asides are established for disadvantaged enterprises. The allocated budget for this feasibility study procurement is $750,000 from Fund 0001, Department 130, Division 1341. The City reserves the right to award to one or multiple vendors and retains flexibility in final contract negotiations. All responding firms must demonstrate the minimum qualifications and comply with insurance, licensing, E-Verify, and criminal background screening requirements specified in the solicitation materials.