Florida Government Procurement Guide
Everything you need to know to bid on Florida state government contracts — official portal, registration steps, small-business programs, and what's open right now.
Official portal
MyFloridaMarketPlace (Vendor Bid System) — https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/
Register on MyFloridaMarketPlace for access to state-issued solicitations.
Florida small-business and set-aside programs
- Office of Supplier Diversity certifications (Minority, Women, Veteran Business Enterprise)
Confirm eligibility for each program before pursuing set-aside contracts — most require formal certification through the issuing state office.
Key statutory reference
Chapter 287 Florida Statutes (State Procurement Process)
Important notes
Florida counties and cities each operate independently, often via DemandStar, Bonfire, or PlanetBids.
Step-by-step: how to bid on a Florida state contract
- Register on MyFloridaMarketPlace (Vendor Bid System). Register on MyFloridaMarketPlace for access to state-issued solicitations.
- Identify your set-aside eligibility. Review the Florida programs above and certify through the relevant state office if you qualify. Certifications can take weeks — start early.
- Set up bid notifications. Use MyFloridaMarketPlace (Vendor Bid System)'s notification system, plus aggregators like ProcureTap, to catch every relevant opportunity.
- Read each solicitation in full. Agencies routinely disqualify bids for non-responsiveness — address every numbered requirement.
- Submit before the deadline. Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances. Florida state agencies typically require submission through MyFloridaMarketPlace (Vendor Bid System) or the agency's designated portal.