Mission statement
The overall mission of the District’s procurement program is to acquire goods and services in a responsive manner through contractual mechanisms that support District core missions. Staff are committed to using fair, ethical and fiducial procedures, while promoting diverse opportunities, that are consistent with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
Current solicitations
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The District advertises its solicitations through the following portals:
Through the state of Florida’s MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP), registered vendors are given online access to business opportunities through its Vendor Bid System (VBS). By registering, vendors receive courtesy VBS email notifications regarding bid advertisements for commodities and/or services for which they have registered.
For questions concerning a District solicitation posted on MyFloridaMarketPlace or to receive a copy of a specific solicitation, contact the District’s named Procurement contact person for the solicitation.
The District also utilizes Euna OpenBids (formerly DemandStar) as an additional source for advertising solicitations. Euna OpenBids maintains an automated registered suppliers list by specific category, and vendors may register with Euna OpenBids by clicking the following link to automatically receive District solicitation announcements and to download solicitation documents.
For questions concerning a District solicitation posted on Euna OpenBids or to receive a copy of a specific solicitation, contact the District’s named Procurement contact person for the solicitation.
The District also utilizes Central Bidding as an additional source for advertising solicitations. Vendors may register with Central Bidding through the Central Bidding website or contacting info@centralbidding.com.
Procurement thresholds
| Procurement threshold (per fiscal year) | Solicitation requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 or less | At least one quote (Informal) | Use good purchasing practices. |
| Greater than $10,000 up to $100,000 | At least three quotes (Informal) | Greater than $10,000 up to $35,000 Requires either advertisement on a District solicitation portal (Vendor Registry and/or DemandStar and or State of Florida’s Vendor Bid System (VBS) or receipt of three written quotes, which may be solicited through an emailed Quote Request. Greater than $35,000 up to $100,000 Requires Quote Request to be advertised on a District solicitation portal, such as Vendor Registry or DemandStar or State of Florida’s Vendor Bid System (VBS). |
| Greater than $100,000 | Formal solicitation | Examples: Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, Request for Qualifications, Invitation to Negotiate |