St Petersburg Opengov #RFP- 26 - 305

Consulting Services for Fire Protection Special Assessment Program in St. Petersburg, FL

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida, is seeking consulting services to establish a Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessment Program for funding fire protection and rescue services. - Government Buyer: - City of St. Petersburg, Fire Rescue Department - Scope of Work: - Design, develop, and implement a special assessment program for fire protection and rescue services - Establish a fair and equitable rate structure compliant with Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, and relevant case law - Conduct legal analysis, develop assessment methodology, and perform financial modeling - Provide statutory implementation guidance and project management - Support public outreach and education to ensure community understanding and buy-in - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to Florida statutes and local ordinances - Program must be ready for implementation by the January 2028 tax rolls - The Fire Rescue Department operates 13 stations and holds a Class 1 ISO rating - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a professional services solicitation

Description

This solicitation is for consulting services to establish a Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessment Program for fire protection and rescue services in St. Petersburg. The scope includes legal analysis, methodology development, financial modeling, statutory implementation, project management, and public support. The project emphasizes compliance with Florida statutes and local ordinances and aims for implementation by the January 2028 tax rolls. Proposals are due by September 22, 2026, and submissions are handled via the City's procurement portal.

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