Opportunity
St Petersburg Opengov #Quote- 26 - 276
St. Petersburg Food Truck Academy Workforce and Business Training Program Solicitation
Posted
June 16, 2026
Respond By
July 14, 2026
Identifier
Quote- 26 - 276
NAICS
611430
The City of St. Petersburg Economic & Workforce Development Department is seeking a qualified vendor to design and deliver the Food Truck Academy, a workforce and business training program for aspiring mobile food entrepreneurs. - Government Buyer: - City of St. Petersburg Economic & Workforce Development Department - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Curriculum development for a Food Truck Academy - Provision of instructional materials - Delivery of structured training services - Technical assistance for participants - Outcome and progress reporting - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Program must align with workforce development and small-business outcomes - Training must cover business readiness, regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and operational excellence - Emphasis on increasing participant knowledge in permitting, food safety, legal requirements, financial literacy, and business planning - Focus on inclusivity and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations - Contract term is one year, with a focus on supporting participants from concept through launch readiness
Description
The City of St. Petersburg is seeking a qualified vendor to develop and deliver the Food Truck Academy, a workforce and small-business training program aimed at preparing City residents and aspiring entrepreneurs to launch and sustain mobile food businesses. The vendor will provide curriculum development, instructional materials, structured training services, technical assistance, and outcome reporting. The program focuses on business readiness, regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and operational excellence to support participants from concept development through launch readiness. The initiative aims to increase participant knowledge, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial capacity, ultimately fostering job creation and economic activity in the community.