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Bid Title

Municipal Electric Utility (MEU) Feasibility Study

Issuing Agency

City of St. Petersburg

Location

Florida

Published Date

Feb 1, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 9, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Municipal Electric Utility (MEU) Feasibility Study

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 1/30/2026

Due Date: 4/9/2026

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Municipal Electric Utility (MEU) Feasibility Study

Request For Proposal

Engineering

90628 , 92531 , 92534 , 92537

Project ID: RFP- 26 - 118

Release Date: Friday, January 30, 2026

· Due Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 3:00pm

Posted Friday, January 30, 2026 4:00pm

All dates & times in Eastern Time

Draft Response Events RSVP No Bid66 days, 17 hours, 44 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Fri, Jan 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida (“City”) is seeking the services of qualified experienced consulting firms (“Consultant”) to determine if it is in the City’s best interests to establish a City-owned Municipal Electric Utility (“MEU”) to replace Duke Energy Florida (“Duke Energy”).

1. Phase 1 MEU Feasibility Study (base award) will include all work necessary to evaluate the financial, technical, operational, regulatory, and legal implications of transitioning to an MEU.
2. Phase 2 100% Renewable Powered MEU Comparison (optional award) will produce a comprehensive feasibility study assessing (a) the technical, financial, regulatory, and operational viability of the City’s MEU generating its own 100% renewable energy, and (b) a comparison of that model with citywide participation in Duke Energy Florida’s Clean Energy Connection (“CEC”) program. The resulting report will guide the City’s strategic energy planning and decision-making. Phase 2 findings may require updates to the Phase 1 reports.
3. Phase 3 Alternative municipalization options, draft transition plan, public education and engagement (optional award) will include an evaluation of alternative municipalization options, development of a draft transition plan, and supporting the City in preparing clear, unbiased information for public education and engagement.

Phases 2 and 3 may be authorized at the City’s discretion.

Background

Duke Energy is an investor-owned, regulated public utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to customers in Florida. Duke Energy is headquartered in St. Petersburg and is the only provider of electricity within City limits. In recent years, electric utility customers in St. Petersburg have expressed concerns about the utility’s affordability, reliability, and transparency and have petitioned the City to perform a feasibility study to examine the viability of forming an MEU. Duke Energy’s 30-year Franchise Agreement with the City expires in August 2026 but does not include a purchase option granting the City the right to acquire and operate Duke Energy’s local distribution system.

Timeline

Solicitation Published:

January 30, 2026

Deadline for Questions:

March 19, 2026, 12:00pm

Deadline for Question Response:

March 26, 2026, 3:00pm

Deadline for Submittals:

April 9, 2026, 3:00pm

Evaluation/Shortlisting (Non-Mandatory):

April 22, 2026, 1:00pm

One 4th St. N
St. Petersburg, FL
Conference Room 800

Interviews/Selections:

May 13, 2026

Anticipated Recommendation of Award to City Council :

July 9, 2026

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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