Pinellas County SBE Consultants per the Consultant Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA)

Pinellas County is seeking to establish a pool of Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Consultants through a Consultant Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA) procurement process for professional services. The solicitation targets consultants in engineering, survey and mapping, architectural, landscape architecture, planning, coastal management, and construction management. Qualified consultants must submit a comprehensive application package including a letter of interest, professional certification form, Standard Form 330, SBE certificate, licenses, certifications, and insurance documentation. Applications will be accepted and reviewed continuously through the OpenGov procurement system, with the current solicitation posted on June 5, 2025, and a due date of August 3, 2026. All deliverables must conform to Pinellas County CADD Standards Manual requirements, and consultants will be evaluated based on their professional qualifications, geographic location, and ability to meet specific certification criteria. The procurement is an ongoing, open solicitation designed to create a consultants pool for projects under $100,000.

The SBE program is specifically designed for small businesses located in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, or Manatee counties, with strict qualifying parameters including 50 or fewer full-time employees and annual sales not exceeding $3 million for service providers or $8 million for construction service providers. The program is non-specific to gender or race, providing opportunities for qualifying small businesses to participate in the county government market. Selected consultants will be required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, professional liability, and workers' compensation, with defined minimum coverage limits. Certification will remain effective through the expiration of the existing Pinellas County SBE certification. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the program includes a sheltered market component that ensures SBE firms are considered first for engagements under $100,000, effectively creating a competitive advantage for qualifying small businesses in the region.