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Florida Government Contracts & Bid Opportunities
Last reviewed August 14, 2026 · How we source this
Florida runs one of the largest public-sector markets in the country. State agencies post through a central bid system, transportation work requires FDOT prequalification, and a huge network of counties, cities, and school districts buys construction — often through third-party portals.
Where Florida opportunities are posted
- MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP)
The state's eProcurement system and vendor registration. Registering keeps you in the state's vendor directory.
- Vendor Bid System (VBS)
Where Florida state agencies post solicitations. Free to search.
- FDOT construction
The Florida Department of Transportation bids highway and roadway construction and requires contractor prequalification before bidding.
Major buyers in Florida
- Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) — Highways and roadways — prequalification required; civil and heavy construction.
- Department of Management Services (DMS) — State purchasing and facilities.
- Counties, cities & school districts — A very large share of Florida public construction; many post through third-party portals like DemandStar or Bonfire.
How to register as a vendor in Florida
Register in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) to join the state vendor directory, and monitor the Vendor Bid System (VBS) for state solicitations. Register separately with counties, cities, and school districts (and any third-party portals they use). FDOT construction requires prequalification before you can bid.
Good to know before you bid in Florida
- Florida has no state prevailing-wage law (it was repealed in 1979), so state and local projects generally aren't subject to a state wage determination — but federal Davis-Bacon still applies on federally funded work.
- FDOT requires contractors to be prequalified before bidding roadway construction.
- Many Florida local governments post through third-party portals such as DemandStar and Bonfire — register where your target buyers post.
- Bid, performance, and payment bonds are standard on public construction.
New to the process? Start with How to Win Government Contracts, and keep the glossary handy for any unfamiliar terms.
Florida government contracting FAQ
Where are Florida government contracts posted?
Where are Florida government contracts posted?
State agency solicitations post on the Vendor Bid System (VBS), and vendors register in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP). FDOT bids roadway construction separately and requires prequalification, while counties, cities, and school districts often post through third-party portals like DemandStar or Bonfire.
Do I need to prequalify for Florida road construction?
Do I need to prequalify for Florida road construction?
Yes. FDOT requires contractors to be prequalified before bidding highway and roadway construction. Start the prequalification process well ahead of any project you want to pursue.
Does Florida require prevailing wages?
Does Florida require prevailing wages?
No. Florida repealed its state prevailing-wage law in 1979, so state and local projects generally have no state wage determination. Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages still apply on projects funded with federal money.
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