Subcontractor_Utilization_Plan.docx

This is a Subcontractor Utilization Plan form issued by the City of St. Petersburg, Florida for an Energy Management Software platform procurement. The form requires proposers to demonstrate their intent to engage minority, women, veteran, and small businesses located in the Tampa Bay Region. Proposers must describe specific efforts to reduce barriers to participation by these business categories, including outreach initiatives, educational support, mentorship programs, and process improvements designed to increase their involvement in the project.

The subcontractor participation goals are voluntary, and proposers will not be deemed non-responsive for submitting a plan with zero participation from small, veteran, minority, or women-owned business enterprises. However, the City encourages active engagement with these business categories. No minimum level of participation from these enterprise categories is mandated as a requirement for contract award. Proposers must complete the plan by identifying the anticipated percentage of contract amount and listing specific anticipated subcontractors within each applicable category: Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Veteran Owned Business, and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).