Eviction Prevention and Diversion Services

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking proposals from experienced legal aid organizations to provide housing legal services to tenants residing in rental properties within the city limits. The selected vendor will provide services including legal advice, representation, one-on-one counseling, information, and referrals to additional resources. The program aims to support tenants navigating eviction, unsafe living conditions, or other rental housing challenges. The contract term is one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. The vendor must meet minimum qualifications, including being a nonprofit legal services organization, law firm, or attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, and having demonstrated experience in housing law. • The vendor will provide direct legal representation, legal advice, outreach and community education, and partnership and coordination with the City and other organizations. • The vendor will be responsible for tracking services provided, client demographics, and outcomes, and submitting monthly and annual reports. • The City will provide a point of contact and assistance with planning, strategy, and objectives. • The vendor must comply with all applicable laws, including those related to discrimination and employment. • The vendor must obtain minimum insurance requirements, including commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, workers' compensation, and errors and omissions/professional liability insurance.