1. NoticePurchasing and Risk ManagementTo All Firms Interested in Responding to this Solicitation:It is policy of the Board of County Commissioners that Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms have the maximum opportunity to participate for all contracts ranging from five thousand ($5,000) to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).A Sheltered Market has been established providing first opportunity to qualified firms located in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Manatee Counties for all contracts ranging from five thousand ($5,000) to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).If your firm is not registered with Pinellas County as an SBE and meets the following criteria:Company total sales do not exceed the maximum 3-year average gross revenue of 3 million dollars for businesses providing goods/services or gross revenues not exceeding 8 million for construction service providersThe number of employees of the company does not exceed the maximum 3-year average of 50 employeesYour firm must register as an SBE through the Pinellas County Department of Economic Development www.pced.org/. Once your firm has been registered and certified as an SBE through Pinellas County Department of Economic Development, a sheltered market award may be made to your firm accordingly.If you have questions pertaining to your status or seek further explanation/information, you may contact the Pinellas County Department of Economic Development at 727-464-7332.Sincerely, Merry Celeste, CPPBDivision Director Purchasing and Risk