Education procurement in Florida

Education procurement in Florida sits at the intersection of two things: undefined. The largest Florida state buyers are the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT — $4B+ annual lettings), Department of Management Services (DMS commodities and IT), Department of Corrections, Department of Children and Families, Department of Health, Agency for Health Care Administration (Medicaid), Department of Environmental Protection, State University System of Florida (Florida, FSU, USF, UCF, FIU, plus 7 others), and Florida Turnpike Enterprise. On ProcureTap you can browse the 4 open education opportunities in Florida plus recent awards from the same agencies for context.

Register on MyFloridaMarketPlace (vendor. Education contracts in Florida follow typical state and federal fiscal calendars — expect a spike in issuance in Q1 of each fiscal year. Set-aside eligibility is worth checking on every bid — many education solicitations include small-business, minority, women-owned, or veteran-owned participation goals that can materially affect scoring even when the contract is not formally set aside.

Common questions — Education in Florida

How do I register to bid on Florida education contracts?

Register on MyFloridaMarketPlace (vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com) — mandatory for state contract awards. Annual MFMP transaction fees apply based on total state business volume. Certified Business Enterprise (MBE, WBE, VBE) certification is through the Office of Supplier Diversity at osd.dms.myflorida.com. FDOT construction bidders need additional Contractor Prequalification. Local governments (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando) each require separate registrations on their own platforms.

Open Education bids in Florida

Sole Source
17 days left Oct 12, 2026

Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (TEACH)

THIS IS NOT A BID Interested parties should review the attached single source document and determine if they can provide the described services. If you feel you can provide the services, email th...

RFP
80 days left Dec 14, 2026

Child Care Training Curriculum and Exam Services

9/22/2026: Addendum No. 1 to update the timeline posted. In accordance with Chapter 287, Florida Statutes (F.S.), the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families (Department), Office of Lice...

Frequently Asked Questions

How many education procurement bids are available in Florida?

There are currently 4 open education procurement opportunities in Florida. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.

Which Florida agencies post the most education bids?

The top agencies posting education bids in Florida include Florida MyFloridaMarketPlace, Florida State University, University of Florida Procurement. Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.

How do I bid on education contracts in Florida?

Browse the education opportunities listed above, click on a bid title to view the full solicitation on the issuing organization's website, then follow their submission instructions. Most government agencies and institutions require vendor registration before submitting a response.

How often are new education bids posted?

New education procurement opportunities are posted daily by government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other organizations across Florida. Our system checks for new bids every 6 hours to ensure you see the latest opportunities.