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

The Pinellas County Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program is seeking to pre‑qualify up to 50‑employee firms located in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, or Manatee counties for a variety of engineering, surveying, architectural, and related consulting services. Qualified firms will be placed on a certified list that County departments may draw from for individual work assignments valued at $150,000 or less. The solicitation requires submission of a letter of interest, professional certification form, completed SF‑330, SBE certificate, relevant licenses, and insurance documentation via the OpenGov procurement portal. Evaluation is based on personnel capability (40 points), past performance (40 points), and SBE status (20 points); a minimum of 75 points is required for shortlist placement. No guarantee of work is provided, and the pool is maintained on an ongoing basis. • Open‑ended RFQ; firms register in OpenGov and submit a letter of interest. • Eligibility: Florida‑based SBE, ≤50 employees, revenue limits $3 M (services) or $8 M (construction). • Service categories include civil, electrical, environmental, geotechnical, structural, surveying, GIS, HVAC, utilities, transportation, plumbing, mechanical, coastal management, construction management, and more. • Certifications required: SF‑330, Pinellas County SBE certificate, state professional licenses, insurance meeting County standards. • Evaluation: 40 pts personnel, 40 pts experience/performance, 20 pts SBE status (minimum 75 pts). • Certified firms may receive individual assignments up to $150 K; no fixed award date or contract term.