Summary of RFQ No. 2025-209 - Economic Development Consulting Services

This is a Request for Qualification (RFQ) document issued by the City of St. Cloud, Florida for Economic Development Consulting Services. The RFQ was released on January 4, 2026, with a deadline for submitting questions on January 16, 2026, and a response deadline of February 5, 2026, at 10:00 am local time. The City seeks qualified consulting firms to provide strategic guidance and support for the city's economic development initiatives. All responses must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov Procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stcloud; hand deliveries, mail, telephone, fax, or email submissions are not permitted. The RFQ requires comprehensive proposals detailing firm qualifications, experience, and capabilities, along with an extensive list of compliance forms and certifications including declarations regarding public entity crimes, drug-free workplace compliance, debarment status, E-Verify compliance, ADA nondiscrimination statements, anti-human trafficking affidavits, and business entity disclosures.

The RFQ document does not specify a particular budget amount, pricing structure, or award value in the materials provided. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. No specific set-aside designations for minority, women-owned, or small businesses are explicitly detailed, though the comprehensive compliance requirements may affect participation rates among firms with limited administrative capacity. The contract structure appears to include potential extension or renewal options, though specific terms are not clearly defined in the initial RFQ documentation. Evaluation criteria will assess respondents' expertise, past performance, understanding of economic development strategies, and ability to meet the city's specific needs. No site visits or bidders' conferences are mentioned in the available documentation.