Consulting Services, Solar Energy, Energy Efficiency, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Projects

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking qualified consulting firms to provide comprehensive services for solar energy, energy efficiency, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection projects on an as-needed basis. This is a multi-year agreement for professional consulting services covering design, engineering, and project management across multiple building systems and renewable energy initiatives. Projects may be funded by the City, State, Federal agencies, or combinations of funding sources, with design requirements conforming to applicable funding agency regulations.

The solicitation requires vendors to submit qualifications using the SF 330 form and respond to specific SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) requirements outlined in Appendix C. Respondents must demonstrate experience with solar energy installations, energy conservation projects, HVAC systems, fire protection systems, electrical systems, plumbing design, and building automation/controls. The scope of work includes consulting on projects ranging from under $50,000 to projects exceeding $2 million, with different insurance and bonding requirements based on project size.

Key dates include a Questions and Answers deadline of April 7, 2025 at 16:00:26 UTC and a proposal submission deadline of April 17, 2025 at 19:00:50 UTC. All submissions must be made through the designated procurement portal. The City requires background checks, proof of insurance, and compliance with multi-year agreement terms for selected vendors.

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ-25-108) is for the City's Engineering Department and establishes an on-call consulting services agreement with selected vendors to support the City's capital improvement and sustainability initiatives.