Project Information

Bid Title

Workforce Readiness & Development Program

Issuing Agency

City of St. Petersburg

Location

Florida

Published Date

Aug 17, 2025

Closing Date

Oct 14, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Workforce Readiness & Development Program

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 8/15/2025

Due Date: 10/14/2025

Post Information

Posted At:Fri, Aug 15, 2025 1:58 PMSealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking proposals from qualified workforce development providers to prepare, train, and place residents of the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) in jobs (see Exhibit 1). The goal is to implement comprehensive workforce training, job placement, and career advancement programs designed to expand employment opportunities, enhance job retention, and boost earnings potential. Additionally, the program seeks to increase the attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials among South St. Pete CRA residents, ensuring greater access to career opportunities and long-term success.

The city is seeking proposals from offerors to provide services to unemployed and underemployed residents of the CRA. Exhibit 2 illustrates the census tracts with the highest unemployment rate. Since 2020, the City has contracted with St. Petersburg College to provide these services. The contract with St. Petersburg College is set to expire in November 2025, and the City wishes to continue its workforce development programming.

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is intended to fund educational and job training providers to prepare CRA residents for employment in emerging jobs in St. Petersburg or the Tampa Bay region through training, education, supportive services, job placement, and mentoring. Emphasis will be placed on proposals that can effectively link CRA residents with employment opportunities within the City’s targeted industries, which are Marine and Life Sciences, Financial Services, Specialized Manufacturing, Data Analytics, and Creative Arts and Design. Businesses in these industries generally operate under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes 31-33, 21, 52, 54, and 71. The City also desires proposals that place importance on providing training in a variety of technical and construction trades. Whenever possible, this training should be part of a State of Florida, recognized apprenticeship program and/or result in a nationally recognized certification.

Timeline

Solicitation Published:

August 15, 2025

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

August 25, 2025, 11:00am

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Meeting ID: 992 3984 6711

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Deadline for Questions:

September 9, 2025, 5:00pm

Deadline for Question Response:

September 11, 2025, 3:00pm

Deadline for Submittals:

October 14, 2025, 3:00pm

Evaluation/Shortlisting:

October 22, 2025, 1:30pm

Municipal Services Center
1 4th St N, Saint Petersburg, Fl 33701,
Conference Room 800

**Scheduled meeting dates are tentative and are subject to change. Please keep an eye on the Notices section for any possible updates.*

Anticipated Recommendation of Award to City Council :

December 4, 2025

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541612Human Resources Consulting Services
• NAICS 611430Professional and Management Development Training

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