Doing Business with the State of Florida
How do I become a registered vendor with the State of Florida?
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Vendors doing business with the state of Florida are required to register in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system. To register as a vendor with the State of Florida, you will need to register using the Internet registration at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com. If you need any assistance with your registration, including making updates or needing your username and password reset, please contact the MyFloridaMarketPlace Customer Service Desk at 1-866-352-3776 or by e-mail at vendorhelp@myfloridamaketplace.com. (Reference: Florida Administrative Code 60 A-1.030, Florida Statute 287.012)
Where else might I need to register?
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation - This online licensing system allows users to apply for and renew their licenses to practice or do business in the state of Florida
- Department of State - File for status as a corporation, non-profit organization, partnership, etc.
- Department of Financial Services - Visit the Department of Financial Services Web site to register for Electronic Funds Transferring (EFT) and Direct Deposit .
- Department of Health - Professionals and licensees in the medical field can download application forms and renew licenses online; public users can look up licensee records and permit statutes .
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Download applications to register for insurance certification, private investigation services, private security, guns and school/training facility licenses.
- Office of Supplier Diversity - Become a certified minority business.
*A complete listing of helpful links is located on the bottom of this page
How do I become a certified minority business?
You initiate the certification process when you register in MFMP. Required documentation must be submitted to the Office of Supplier Diversity.
How can I find out who my competitors are?
- Go the following Web site: http://www.myflorida.com/apps/spurs/spurs.main_menu_form.
- Select List all Categories for Commodities or List all Categories for Contractual Services and choose the class code that applies to your search.
- Continue to drill down to the exact commodity code by selecting the Group Code then Item code.
- Click on a title and you will be provided with a list of all the companies that are registered with this code.
How will I be notified about upcoming solicitations?
There are three ways to be electronically notified about upcoming solicitations:
- The Sourcing Tool: Register to receive bids through the state's formal competitive bidding system for contracts over $25,000. Once registered, you will be emailed when a solicitation opens with your registered commodity codes. To respond or view open bids in MFMP log in to the MFMP Sourcing Tool. (Reference Helpful Link#8)
- EQuote: Register to receive bids through the state's informal bidding system for contracts under $25,000. Once registered, you will be emailed when a solicitation opens with your registered commodity codes. To respond or view open bids in MFMP log in to the MFMP EQuote Tool. (Reference Helpful Link#9)
- The Vendor Bid System (VBS) The state of Florida's public posting site for bids, notices and grants. To register a contact to receive bids though VBS, wait 2 business days after you complete your MFMP registration. Complete the Add Email Notification section on the Vendor Bid System's Web site. (Reference Helpful Link#10)
What does it cost to do business with the State of Florida?
The state requires all vendors doing business with the state to pay a 1% transaction fee on all payments received. For more information on the fee visit the Frequently Asked Questions page on our Web site (Reference Helpful Link#13)
