Economic Development

St. Petersburg - "The Sunshine city"

St. Petersburg is the 5th largest city in Florida, home to over 250,000 residents and part of a 2.9 million person MSA. St. Petersburg combines the amenities and variety that any large city has to offer, while providing a small-town neighborhood feel in an affordable setting. St. Petersburg has become one of the brightest spots in the Southeast, not only as a headquarters for new businesses, but as a home for a growing, talented workforce. The city also has a superb transportation, telecommunication, and utility infrastructure all designed to support business growth and workforce commutes.

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Building on the success of 2014, 2015 saw decade highs in total number of permits issued and construction value of new residential properties. To learn about current and upcoming development projects, download our 2015 Development Update.

Request for Qualifications: Brownfields Consulting Services

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida (“City”) is requesting a Statement of Qualifications from qualified firms or individuals interested in performing Brownfield environmental assessments and related services for the management and performance of a Brownfield Assessment Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

A written Statement of Qualifications will be accepted by the City of St. Petersburg at the Planning & Economic Development Department, 8th Floor, Municipal Services Center, One Fourth Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida  33701, until 4:00 PM, October 14, 2016.

Detailed information and data to be submitted with a Statement of Qualifications are available by e-mail from Vicky Davidson Planning and Economic Development Department, at Vicky.Davidson@stpete.org or by calling 727-893-7871.

The City reserves the right at any time to modify, waive, or otherwise vary the terms and conditions of this Request for Qualifications including, but not limited to, the deadlines for submission, the submission requirements, and a description of the project and services.  The City further reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, to cancel or withdraw this Request for Qualifications at any time.  Selection is dependent upon the negotiation of a mutually acceptable contract with the successful respondent(s).

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Source: Pinellas Realtor Organization; Pinellas County - Market Analysis March 2016