Statement_of_Qualifications_Requirements.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- RFQ- 24 - 082
- Issued by
- Pinellas County, Florida
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The Statement of Qualifications Requirements is a solicitation document from a local government entity in Florida for Business Mentoring, Consulting and Training Services. The document outlines specific requirements for vendors seeking to provide business development support through The Greenhouse, with vendors required to submit a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that includes a transmittal letter, experience and reference projects, firm-specific qualifications, references, contractual history, licenses/certifications, and insurance documentation.
Vendors must demonstrate experience in supporting businesses across various locations including local government, chambers of commerce, educational institutions, and nonprofit entities, with specific focus on business stages such as startup, growth, expansion, and access to capital. The SOQ requires submission of five reference projects completed within the past five years, three client references, documentation of any contractual failures, current Florida licenses or certifications, and a certificate of insurance. The document emphasizes the need for vendors to showcase their capabilities in business mentoring, consulting, and training, with a particular interest in providers who can offer structured training programs covering ethics, best practices, CRM usage, surveying, co-mentoring, and inclusive environments.
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| Business_Mentoring,_Consulting_and_Training_Services_(Addendum_#2_Revision).pdf | ||
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Statement of Qualifications Requirements
Instructions: The Request for Qualifications must include the following information using in the order listed. Upload all responses as one continuous PDF labeled “Statement of Qualifications Requirements”.
A. Submittal Requirements
Item Section Page Maximum B. Transmittal Letter 1 C. Experience and Reference Projects 10 D. Firm Specific Qualifications 5 E. References 1 F. Contractual Failures No Maximum G. Licenses or Certifications 1 Per Person on Team H. Certificate of Insurance No Maximum
B. Transmittal Letter
Offerors must submit a transmittal letter on the firm’s letterhead. It must be signed by a representative of the offeror authorized to sign such material and to commit the offeror to the obligations contained in the SOQ. The transmittal letter must include the name, address, phone number and e-mail address for the offeror’s contact, and must specify who would be the firm’s signatory to any contract documents executed with the City. The transmittal letter may include other information deemed relevant by the offeror.
C. Experience and Reference Projects
In this section, the offeror must describe the performance history and experience of the project team on similar projects.
The information should demonstrate the firm’s ability to work cooperatively with multiple clients. Submit a combination of five (5) reference projects and/ or continuing services contracts completed in the past five (5) years that demonstrate relevant experience. For continuing services contract references, include a list with a single sentence description of the project(s) completed under the continuing services contract.
D. Firm Specific Qualifications
The offeror should identify the key strengths of the firm. Highlight capabilities and areas of specialization provided by the firm.
This information should highlight relevant experience in one or more of the following locations:
1. Local Government
2. Chambers of Commerce
3. Educational Institutions
4. Nonprofit Entity
This information should highlight relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
1. Startup
2. Growth
3. Expansion
4. Access to Capital
E. References
Provide a list of three (3) client contact persons for whom the offeror has recently provided services similar in nature to the services identified in this RFQ.
F. Contractual Failures
Describe any alleged, significant prior or ongoing contract failures, licensing, or permit violations, claims on bonds, any civil or criminal litigation or investigation pending (including wage theft complaints filed) which involves the firm or in which the firm has been judged guilty or liable.
G. Licenses or Certifications
Provide copies of offerors and individual’s current applicable Florida License(s) or Certifications.
EX: Business mentor or consultant certification provided through a structured training program including, but not limited to ethics training, best practices, use of a CRM, surveying, co-mentoring, and serving in an inclusive environment.
H. Certificate of Insurance
Provide a copy of your Certificate of Insurance.
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