Healthcare procurement in Florida

Florida government healthcare procurement is dominated by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA — Medicaid and long-term care), Department of Health (public health, county health departments), Department of Children and Families (behavioral health, substance use disorder services), and Department of Elder Affairs (senior services + community-based care). The public university system runs substantial health-related procurement (UF Health, USF Health, FSU College of Medicine). County-level buyers include large public hospital systems: Jackson Memorial (Miami-Dade), Tampa General, Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare System, and Halifax Health.

The biggest active procurement categories are Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC contracts worth billions, competed on multi-year cycles), Behavioral Health System of Care (regional managing entity contracts), Public Health services (county health department support contracts), Emergency Medical Services (county EMS), and specialty medical services (dialysis, cancer care, telehealth). Florida's Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) program manages ~5M Medicaid enrollees through capitated managed-care contracts with regional health plans — one of the largest state Medicaid MCO markets in the US.

MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) is the mandatory state vendor registration system for AHCA and most state health procurement. County health departments frequently use their own procurement systems + platforms like Bonfire. Florida's Office of Supplier Diversity certifies MBE/WBE and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVBE) — Florida's program has been active since 1985 and covers 12,000+ certified vendors. Small healthcare firms compete well in specialty niches (specialty medical staffing, telehealth platforms for rural counties, behavioral health for specific populations).

Set-aside note: Florida MBE/WBE/SDVBE participation goals vary by contract but typical state agency goals are 21-25% combined. AHCA Medicaid contracts often have specific set-aside requirements for behavioral health, long-term care, and community-based services. Federal 8(a)/HUBZone/WOSB/SDVOSB apply on federally-funded healthcare work (Medicaid federal share, CDC grants, HRSA-funded community health centers).

Common questions — Healthcare in Florida

What is Florida SMMC and how does it procure managed-care contracts?

Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) is the state's Medicaid managed-care program covering ~5M enrollees through capitated contracts with regional health plans. AHCA competes SMMC contracts on multi-year cycles (typically 5 years with option years) by region — Florida is divided into 11 SMMC regions. Winning plans manage medical, long-term care, and dental services for enrolled Medicaid beneficiaries in their region. Contracts are worth billions per plan per year and are among the largest state healthcare contracts in the US.

What is MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP)?

MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP — vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com) is Florida's state vendor registration and procurement platform. Registration is required to bid on most state agency contracts including AHCA. Registration is free; annual maintenance requires updating banking, insurance, and diversity certifications. County agencies frequently use separate procurement systems on top of MFMP.

How does Florida certify healthcare-focused MWBE vendors?

Florida Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD — myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.osd) certifies Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVBE). Healthcare-relevant categories include NAICS 621111 (Physicians' Offices), 621399 (Other Health Practitioners), 621511 (Medical Labs), 621610 (Home Health Care), 621910 (Ambulance Services), and staffing NAICS 561320 (Temporary Medical Staffing). Certification is free but requires renewal every 3 years.

Open Healthcare bids in Florida

ITB
8 days left Nov 16, 2026

Biomedical Waste Removal Services - Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, seeks to obtain competitive bids for Biomedical Waste Disposal Services for the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnos...

RFP
82 days left Jan 30, 2027

Preadmission Screening and Resident Review

10/19/2026: Addendum No. 2 is posted to revise an Exhibit to the RFP. 10/6/2026: Addendum No. 1 is posted to provide answers to written questions that were received by the Agency and make modification...

ITB
42 days left Dec 21, 2026

Florida State Hospital Elevator Maintenance and Repair

10/30/2026: Addendum No. 04 posted with Written Inquiry Responses. 10/26/2026: Addendum No. 03 posted with timeline updates. 10/2/2026: Addendum No. 02 posted with timeline updates. 7/13/2026: Addendu...

RFP
15 days left Nov 23, 2026

3D Image Reconstruction and Case Planning Services

The contractor shall provide services necessary to perform off-site Three Dimensional (3D) Image Reconstruction and Case Planning Services to eligible beneficiaries of North Florida/South Georgia VA H...

RFP
5 days left Nov 13, 2026

N063--FY 27 Building 111 Project Lighthouse C-CURE Installation

The purpose of this amendment is to provide site visit on November 9, 2026, at 11:00am EST.

ITB
40 days left Dec 18, 2026

FDVA-ITB-26-008B-Chester Sims Nurse Call System

FDVA invites interested Contractors to submit bids in accordance with this solicitation. The purpose of this solicitation is to establish an Agreement with FDVA for the Chester Sims State Veterans’ Nu...

Sole Source
23 days left Dec 1, 2026

Illumina reagents and services

The Department of Health's, Bureau of Public Health Laboratories has the need to purchase the Illumina MiSeq®, iSeq ®, and NextSeq ® system reagents and services for the identification of nucleic acid...

RFP
58 days left Jan 5, 2027

Laboratory, Medical, and Industrial Gases, Accessories, and Services

The University of South Florida is seeking responses from qualified suppliers to provide Laboratory, Medical, and Industrial Gases, Accessories, and Services

Other
3 days left Nov 12, 2026

S205--FY27 Solid Waste Collection Services

The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), 10 Casia St, San Juan, PR 00921, has a requirement for Solid Waste Collection Services. Services will include solid waste and recyclable waste collection se...

RFP
11 days left Nov 20, 2026

V231--Hoptel Services Gainesville

The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is seeking to procure Hoptel Services for Gainesville, FL. The proposed solicitation is expected to be posted within 24 hours of this notice.

RFP
10 days left Nov 18, 2026

Q523--FY27: Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Services

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Services

RFP
9 days left Nov 17, 2026

H265--DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING EQUIPMENT TESTING

Department of Veterans Affairs requires Diagnostic Medical Physics Services in support of NF/SG VHS Hospitals and Clinics. The proposed solicitation is expected to be posted within 24 hours of this no...

Other
26 days left Dec 4, 2026

Q522--3T Mobile MRI Trailer and Technologist Services

3T Mobile MRI Trailer and Technologist Services

RFP
168 days left Apr 26, 2027

RES-28-Beds-Moderate-Females-IMH-South-C20

10/29/26: The Department is seeking a twenty-eight (28)-bed moderate-risk residential program for females appropriate for residential placement, who are between the ages of thirteen (13) and eighteen ...

RFP
114 days left Mar 2, 2027

RES-42-Beds-High-Risk-Males-MHOS/SAOS-Northwest-C1

10/13/2026: The Department is seeking a forty-two (42)-bed high-risk residential program for males appropriate for residential placement, between the ages of thirteen (13) and eighteen (18) who need M...

RFP
8 days left Nov 17, 2026

Emergency Opioid Antagonist Products and Resources

10/28/26:  Addendum No. 06 - Timeline update posted, updated anticipated award decision date. 9/21/26: Addendum No. 05 - Department's response to Vendor questions is posted. 9/16/26:  Addend...

Other
19 days left Nov 27, 2026

Integrated Mobile Community and Jail Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

9/21/26: Addendum No. 02 is posted updating the eligibility requirements and timeline. Please see attachment for details. 8/10/26: Addendum No, 01 with Department's response to applicant questions has...

Frequently Asked Questions

How many healthcare procurement bids are available in Florida?

There are currently 18 open healthcare procurement opportunities in Florida, with 2 closing within the next seven days. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.

Which Florida agencies post the most healthcare bids?

The top agencies posting healthcare bids in Florida include Florida MyFloridaMarketPlace, Federal Government (SAM.gov), University of Florida Procurement. Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.

How do I bid on healthcare contracts in Florida?

Browse the healthcare 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 healthcare bids posted?

New healthcare 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.