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Florida Government Bids & RFPs
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- Closing this week
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This page lists open Florida bids from state agencies, counties, cities and school districts, plus recently closed solicitations and contract awards, so you can check current demand and recent winners in your category.
Florida Bids and Bidding Guide
Florida state agencies advertise competitive solicitations in the MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Information Portal (VIP), run by the Department of Management Services, which is also where vendors register. But the state layer is the smaller half of this market: most Florida volume comes from the cities and counties, each on its own portal. This guide covers both — where the state advertises, and which ten cities issue the most work and what each one actually buys.
Where Are Florida RFPs Posted?
- Vendor Bid System (VBS) — historical record of state advertisements posted before March 28, 2022. Current ads are in VIP.
- MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Information Portal — vendor registration and State of Florida advertisements. Required to do business with the state.
- DMS State Purchasing — state term contracts, purchasing rules and vendor resources. Reference.
- FDOT — highway, bridge and transportation lettings. FDOT prequalification for construction.
- City, county and school district portals — the majority of Florida contracting volume. Separate registration for each.
The point that trips people up: the old Vendor Bid System was folded into the MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Information Portal in March 2022, so guides that still send you to it are out of date. Register in VIP so you can transact with the state, and watch its advertisements so you see what agencies are posting.
Which Florida Cities Should You Watch?
Florida is one of the most diverse public markets in the country, and its cities are not interchangeable. A marine services firm and a healthcare IT firm should be watching entirely different portals.
- Jacksonville — transportation and trade hub, financial services, a growing aerospace sector.
- Miami — international trade and commerce, tourism and hospitality, port operations.
- Tampa — healthcare and medical research, plus a fast-growing technology sector.
- Orlando — theme park tourism, convention infrastructure, hospitality services.
- St. Petersburg — arts and cultural institutions, port and cruise activity, marine science.
- Hialeah — manufacturing and retail, including clothing and electronics.
- Tallahassee — state capital: government and education buying, research institutions.
- Fort Lauderdale — the marine industry: yacht manufacturing, services and marinas, plus cruise ports.
- Port St. Lucie — rapid residential growth: construction, real estate, utilities.
- Cape Coral — waterfront and canal development, small business and local services.
Underneath the cities sit 67 counties and their school districts, several of which buy more than the cities inside them. Miami-Dade, Broward, Hillsborough, Orange and Duval county governments and school boards are among the largest single buyers in the state, and none of their work appears in the state systems.
What Do You Need Before You Can Bid in Florida?
- Register on MyFloridaMarketPlace. It is the gate on doing business with the state, and it is worth completing before you find a solicitation rather than during one.
- Check the eligibility section of any solicitation you shortlist. Some Florida agencies and local governments apply local preference provisions, and some require Florida business registration or licensure before award.
- Start FDOT prequalification if you do transportation construction. It runs separately from state vendor registration, so start it well before the letting you want to bid.
- Register with each city and county you intend to sell to. This is the step most out-of-state vendors underestimate — in Florida it is not one registration, it is a dozen.
How Do You Watch the State and Every City Portal at Once?
Bid opportunities only help if you find them with time left to write something good. Checking MyFloridaMarketPlace, FDOT, ten city portals and 67 county sites every morning is not a realistic routine. Bid Banana searches 1.6M+ bids and awards from 4,000+ agencies across all 50 states, updated daily. Filter to Florida and narrow by agency, industry or NAICS code, then save the search so new Florida bids arrive in one email digest, daily or weekly, at the hour you pick. It is $49.99 a month or $479.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial.
Where Should You Start With Florida RFPs?
- Register on MyFloridaMarketPlace and bookmark its Vendor Information Portal advertisements. With FDOT's lettings, they cover the state layer.
- Pick two or three metros, not the whole state. Florida is large enough that a vendor covering Tampa and Orlando properly will out-compete one spread across all ten cities.
- Add the county and school district alongside each city you register with. In Florida those are frequently the larger buyer of the two.
Florida rewards vendors who treat it as ten regional markets rather than one state. The registration work is front-loaded, and it is what separates the vendors who bid from the ones who only read solicitations.
FAQs
Where are Florida state RFPs posted?
State agencies advertise competitive solicitations in the MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Information Portal (VIP), run by the Department of Management Services, which is also where vendors register. Cities, counties and school districts advertise separately on their own portals.
What is the difference between the Vendor Bid System and MyFloridaMarketPlace?
The Vendor Bid System was the state's old advertisement board, and since March 28, 2022 it serves only as a historical record of earlier ads. State agencies now advertise in the MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Information Portal (VIP), which is also where vendors register, so VIP is the one you need.
Which Florida cities have the most bid opportunities?
Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa and Orlando are the largest, followed by St. Petersburg, Port St. Lucie, Hialeah, Cape Coral, Tallahassee and Fort Lauderdale. Each has a distinct buying profile — Tampa skews healthcare and technology, Fort Lauderdale marine, Orlando tourism and conventions.
Do I need to register with each Florida city to bid?
Usually yes. Florida cities and counties run their own procurement systems with separate vendor registrations, and registering with the state does not enroll you locally. If you are targeting several markets, budget time for several registrations rather than assuming one covers you.
What industries see the most Florida RFP activity?
Construction and infrastructure, given the state's growth; tourism and hospitality services; healthcare, concentrated around Tampa; marine and port services in Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville; and aerospace along the Space Coast. State government buying centers on Tallahassee, the capital.
Are Florida RFPs open to out-of-state companies?
Generally yes — public solicitations are competitive and open. Some carry local preference provisions that award extra points to in-county vendors, and some require a Florida business registration or licensure. Check the eligibility section of each solicitation before you invest in a response.
How does Florida evaluate bids?
Some Florida agencies and local governments apply local preference provisions, and some require Florida business registration or licensure before award, so check the eligibility section of each solicitation.
How many Florida bids close this week?
300+ open Florida bids close in the next seven days.
Does this include federal opportunities in Florida?
Yes. 100+ open federal solicitations from SAM.gov and other federal sources name Florida as the place of performance. They are listed in their own section on this page.
Open Florida bids
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- Annual Lab Analyses
The Village of Wellington is seeking a firm‑fixed‑price, term contract to provide comprehensive annual laboratory analyses. The scope…
- District material hauling and equipment transport services
The Indian Trail Improvement District is soliciting qualified, licensed contractors to provide on‑call material and equipment hauling…
- Hardee County Callie Lane - Village Drive Pavement Project
The Hardee County Callie Lane – Village Drive Pavement Project calls for a contractor to supply all labor, equipment, and materials needed…
- SoundOff Signal Emergency Vehicle Equipment
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) – Florida Forest Service is seeking competitive bids to purchase and…
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- South Drive Drainage and Roadway Improvement Project
The City of Miami Springs seeks a qualified contractor to design and construct comprehensive stormwater drainage, roadway, and landscaping…
- Lift Station No. 2 Rehabilitation
The Town of Highland Beach is seeking a contractor to fully rehabilitate Lift Station No. 2. The scope covers civil, mechanical, and…
- Citywide Shuttle Bus Services
The City of Dania Beach is seeking one or more qualified vendors to provide on‑demand, air‑conditioned shuttle bus transportation for a…
- Custom Promotional Apparel & Accessories
The City of Aventura is seeking vendors to supply custom promotional apparel and accessories on an as‑needed basis for multiple city…
- Martin Theatre Management and Operations
The City of Panama City is seeking a qualified operator to manage, staff, program, and run the historic Martin Theatre. The operator will be…
- Child Care Training Curriculum and Exam Services
The State of Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks a qualified State University or Florida College System institution to…
- New Boiler Installation - MC Blanchard Judicial Building
The Escambia County Purchasing Department is seeking a licensed General Contractor or Utility Contractor to remove existing gas‑fired…
- Towngate Park Tennis Court Renovation
The City of Pembroke Pines is soliciting qualified contractors to fully renovate and resurface four existing tennis courts at Towngate Park…
- FREEDOM FESTIVAL FIREWORKS
The City of North Port is seeking a qualified fireworks contractor to design, supply, and execute a custom fireworks display for its Fourth…
- HENDRY COUNTY CEMETERY PAVILIONS
The Hendry County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified contractors to design and construct three identical 30‑by‑30‑foot…
- Indian River Drive Water Service Replacements
Martin County seeks qualified, licensed contractors to replace and upgrade water service infrastructure within the Indian River Drive…
- Vacant Property at Witham Field for Aeronautical Activities – Parcel A
Martin County is seeking qualified organizations to develop, lease, and operate a 6.52‑acre vacant parcel at Witham Field for a range of…
- DISTRICTWIDE FENCING FOR FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – DISTRICT FOUR
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking qualified contractors to provide district‑wide fencing services for District…
- Parks Janitorial Services
Martin County is seeking qualified vendors to deliver comprehensive janitorial services across its park system, including restrooms…
- Holiday Lighting Installation, Maintenance and Removal Services at Marina Square
The City of Fort Pierce is seeking a qualified contractor to design, install, maintain, and later remove a complete holiday lighting and…
- Matt Bell - Ordon's Orvis Storefront Window Replacement
This Invitation to Bid seeks a qualified contractor to replace the east‑facing storefront glazing on the second floor of two county…
- RFP- Crane Rail Removal and Dock repair
The Port of Fernandina is seeking proposals to rehabilitate dock surfaces and improve safety for truck traffic. The work includes the…
- SRF Area P-11 Improvements
The City of Panama City is seeking qualified contractors to replace and upgrade critical infrastructure in the Cove neighborhood. The scope…
- Consultant Services for Development of Community and Economic Resilience Implementation Plan
Jefferson County, Florida has received a $65,000 Community Planning Technical Assistance (CPTA) grant to develop a comprehensive Community…
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and repair services for District Seven
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking competitive sealed bids for a three‑year contract to provide comprehensive HVAC…
- REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Citywide Camera System Deployment and Cloud Hosting Services
The City of Flagler Beach is seeking a qualified firm to design, install, and manage a citywide video surveillance system. The scope…
- Tom Nehl Truck Company
This opportunity is a blanket purchase order for FY 27 allowing the City of Gainesville to procure OEM parts and related service for its…
- University Collision Center Inc
This opportunity is a blanket purchase order (BPO) for the fiscal year 2027, authorizing up to $10,000 for collision and body repair…
- Integrated Technical Systems MOSS
This opportunity is a blanket purchase order for FY27 to provide digital IRIS (Integrated Reporting and Information System) services for…
- NED Home Rehab - 2414 W. Moreno St.
This Invitation to Quote (ITQ) seeks a licensed, insured general contractor to perform a comprehensive residential rehabilitation at 2414 W…
- Design Services for Orlando Flood Mitigation by Drainwell Replacement (Block Grant)
The City of Orlando is seeking qualified engineering consultants to design, permit, and oversee the replacement or repair of 13 aging…
- NED Home Rehab - 703 Montclair Rd
The Escambia County Neighborhood and Human Services Department is seeking a licensed, insured general contractor to perform a comprehensive…
- Multiple Playground Maintenance - Central from NW 12th Street to SW 104th
This RPQ calls for a blanket, work‑order‑driven contract to provide ongoing playground maintenance across multiple Miami‑Dade County parks…
- RFQ 2026-04 Annual Architectural Services for New Construction, Renovation & Remodeling Projects
Tallahassee State College is seeking qualified architectural firms to provide ongoing professional architectural and engineering services…
- ITB 26-120 Supervisor of Elections Clean Agent Suppression Systems
The County is seeking a contractor to furnish and install five Inergen clean agent fire suppression systems in the Supervisor of Elections…
- Multiple Playground Maintenance - North from NW 12th Street to Countyline
This solicitation calls for a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive, as‑needed maintenance and repair services for multiple…
- ITQ-CW-26-59 Specialized Rental Equipment for Sludge Removal
The Town of Davie, Florida is seeking qualified vendors to provide specialized rental equipment needed for sludge removal projects. Bids…
- Professional Implementation Services for Oracle Utilities Billing
The City of Fort Myers is seeking a qualified firm to provide end‑to‑end professional implementation services for Oracle Utilities Customer…
- Investment Advisory Services
The School Board of Brevard County, Florida is seeking a qualified firm to provide comprehensive investment advisory services for its…
- 456999-1-54-01 Stirling Avenue Bridge Replacement
The City of Winter Park is seeking qualified contractors for the Stirling Avenue Bridge Replacement project. The project includes replacing…
- ITQ-CW-26-60 Purchase of Fire Hydrants
The Town of Davie (Florida) is seeking qualified vendors to supply and deliver fire hydrants for its utilities department. This informal…
- MIA Skyride Structural Assessment and Design Repairs
Scope of Work shall include, but not be limited to: Provide all labor, equipment and materials for the structural assessment and design…
- Horse Training Unit Stallion Horse Barn
The University of Florida is seeking competitive sealed bids to construct a new 48‑ft × 78‑ft stallion horse barn for its Institute of Food…
- Lease, Operation, and Management of Robert Strickland Shooting Range
The County of Volusia is soliciting proposals from qualified operators to lease, operate, and manage the Robert Strickland Shooting Range in…
- Intent to Single Source for Allen Bradley and Rockwell Automation
The City of Tampa’s Water, Wastewater and Waste‑to‑Energy Departments require an authorized Allen Bradley and Rockwell Automation…
- Multiple Playground Maintenance - South of SW 104th Street to Countyline
This Contract is intended to provide services on an as-needed basis across multiple locations within Miami Dade County Park Facilities, as…
- ITQ-CW-26-61 Purchase of F.E. Myers Submersible Grinder Pumps
The Town of Davie, Florida is seeking qualified vendors to provide F.E. Myers submersible grinder pumps for its Utilities Department. This…
- HOLIDAY LIGHTING INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL SERVICES AT MARINA SQUARE
The City of Fort Pierce is seeking qualified contractors to provide holiday lighting installation, ongoing maintenance, and post‑season…
- MDSO Kendall District Restroom+Locker Room/Gym and Desk Operations Center Renovations
The scope of work consists of the MDSO Kendall District Restroom+Locker Room/Gym and Desk Operations Center Renovations at Miam-Dade…
- Bulk Mailing Services
The City of Hollywood, FL, is soliciting qualified firms to provide comprehensive bulk mailing services for municipal communications. The…
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- 62--LIGHT ASSEMBLY,INSPECT
This solicitation seeks quotations for the light assembly and inspection of a specific drawing‑controlled item (NSN 6220015542399). The…
- 43--PUMP,RECIPROCATING
The solicitation is an electronic Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a single reciprocating pump (NSN 4320015468608) to be delivered to DLA…
- KC-46A ADAL Apron and Hydrant Fueling Pits
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking contractors to construct an Advanced Distributed Air‑Launch (ADAL) apron and associated hydrant…
- 25--CAP,FILLER OPENING
This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for six units of NSN 2590013022535 “CAP, FILLER OPENING.” The items are to be delivered…
- Janitorial Services for Parks and Trails
Federal opportunities in Florida
SAM.gov and other federal solicitations performed in Florida.
- 15 FOOT HEAVY DUTY FLEX WING ROTARY CUTTER or Equal
The U.S. Air Force Test Center at Eglin AFB is seeking quotations for a 15‑foot heavy‑duty flex‑wing rotary cutter (or an equivalent…
- CB34B ROLLER or Equal
The Air Force Test Center is issuing a firm‑fixed‑price RFQ to procure a CB34B roller for use at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. This is a…
- Fire Emergency Services Personal Protective Equipment Ensemble
The United States Air Force, through HQ AFCEC, is conducting market research for a future indefinite‑delivery, indefinite‑quantity (IDIQ)…
- Government Owned Contractor Operated Fuel Storage Facility at DFSP Tampa, FL
This solicitation seeks a firm‑fixed‑price contractor to operate a Government‑Owned Contractor‑Operated (GOCO) fuel‑storage facility at the…
- 61--MOTOR,ALTERNATING C
The government is seeking quotations for three alternating‑current motors (NSN 6105014150565) to be delivered to DLA Distribution in…
Recently closed Florida bids
- Construct Concrete Targets
The U.S. Air Force is seeking a qualified contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services required to construct a…
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items Agile Professional Services ("APS”) Department of the Army
The U.S. Army’s CPE ST3 program seeks a total‑small‑business‑set‑aside contractor to provide Agile Professional Services (APS) that will…
- Transit (SMS) Text Message Service
- 53--RING,SEAL,NOZZLE
This solicitation is for the procurement of a specific military‑grade ring, seal, and nozzle (NSN 5365‑0112‑32257). The government requires…
- Vegetation Management Software as a Service (SaaS)
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