Broker Services for Florida Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credits

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide brokerage and advisory services for marketing, structuring, and facilitating the sale or transfer of Florida Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credits obtained through the state's Brownfield remediation program. This solicitation, issued under the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Program, aims to maximize the financial benefit to the City by effectively leveraging these statutorily authorized tax credits. The Request for Proposals (RFP-26-164) was posted on March 26, 2026, with a response deadline of May 12, 2026, and is managed by the City's Finance agency. Interested parties are expected to submit proposals that demonstrate the ability to navigate the complexities of tax credit transactions and provide brokerage services aligned with the City's goals. An additional focus within the RFP process encourages firms to engage diverse and underrepresented subcontractors, including small, veteran, minority, and women-owned business enterprises in the Tampa Bay region, through voluntary outreach and participation plans. While no minimum subcontractor utilization thresholds are mandated, the City is actively promoting inclusivity and outreach efforts. Although several related documents describe construction agreements, performance bonds, and public construction bonds historically used by the City to secure and guarantee proper fulfillment of contractual obligations and payments, these are not directly related to the tax credit brokerage services but provide context on the City's procedural and legal framework for contract compliance and financial assurance. The point of contact for this solicitation includes the City’s Financial Operations Manager and Procurement Analyst, facilitating communication throughout the procurement process.