1-on-1 Agency and Corporation Descriptions
Agency for Healthcare Administration
This department is responsible for oversight and administration of the state’s health care program and for insuring that these programs are run efficiently and properly. The agency most often purchases office equipment and supplies, printing, janitorial services and supplies, furniture and equipment, as well as other supplies and services to help the agency run efficiently.
Agency for Persons With Disabilities
This agency supports persons with developmental disabilities in living, learning and working, in their community. The APD works in partnership with local communities and private providers to assist people who have developmental disabilities and their families. APD also provides assistance in identifying the needs of people with developmental disabilities for supports and services.
Agency for Workforce Innovation
The Agency for Workforce Innovation is charged with "protecting" the interests of the working people of Florida. The agency most often procures lawn care services, consulting services, office equipment and supplies, printing, janitorial supplies and equipment, equipment repair, and various construction services.
Business Solutions Group, LLC
Business Solutions Group, LLC., is a for profit organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged and minority owned businesses deal effectively with the federal government primarily through the GSA Schedules Program. In association with Workforce Florida, Business Solutions Group, L.L.C. is able to offer Florida Companies a grant subsidized, GSA Mentoring Program. This program will help place the businesses products and/or services on to an initial 5 x-year pre-negotiated GSA Contract. In the process the company will have select personnel trained on all aspects of GSA contract writing, accounting procedures, sales and marketing of the contract and also contractor teaming agreements. The program is open to all Florida Corporations that have been trading for more than one year, are current on all tax obligations and that employ Florida residents. (We have other programs available for individual states.)
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation is a not for profit, tax exempt corporation. The Purchasing Department’s mission is to maintain a continuous supply of goods and services to efficiently support Citizens’ operational needs, via a user-friendly procurement process. Citizens purchases a diverse range of goods and services, including but not limited to: Actuarial services, call center services, computer hardware and software, consulting and professional services, disaster advertising, emergency fuel services, facility services (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, vending), office furniture, general construction services, independent adjuster services, information technology equipment and services, office equipment, safety equipment, mitigation services, office supplies, print materials, telecommunications services, and training services.
CVS Caremark
How to do business with CVS Caremark in the non-merchandising area? This session will provide you with the detailed information you need to know about CVS Caremark’s RFI, RFP & RFQ process for both its Retail and PBM operation to provide services to CVS Caremark, detailed information about having your product sold and the opportunity to present your product to an authorized CVS Caremark buying agent for consideration to be sold in the CVS Caremark Pharmacy Store.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
This agency is responsible for insuring the safety of food and quality of products. The department most often purchases food products and services, office supplies and equipment, paper goods and supplies, food preparation equipment and supplies, etc.
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
This agency is responsible for the licensing and inspection of public lodging and restaurant services. It most often purchases office supplies and equipment, as well as a variety of supplies and services to help the agency operate efficiently.
Department of Children & Families
The department provides services to abused and neglected children, Floridians in poverty, people with alcohol and/or drug dependency, people with mental illness or developmental disabilities, elderly and/or disabled individuals, and families threatened by violence. It most often procures office supplies, computers and computer software, laboratory and maintenance supplies, vehicles, food, water, special clothing, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, security, lawn services, laundry services, studies and evaluations, architectural and engineering, training for staff and clients, as well as many other services.
Department of Citrus
This agency licenses and regulates the packaging, sale and transportation of all citrus fruit in the state of Florida. The commodities and services most often utilized by the Department of Citrus are office equipment and supplies, janitorial supplies and services, printing and advertising, trade premiums, market research and scientific supplies.
Department of Community Affairs
This agency administers the Environmental Management, the Growth Management and Housing and Community Development Programs for the State of Florida. The commodities and services most often utilized by the department include, but are not limited to, office equipment and supplies, janitorial supplies and services, printing and advertising, trade premiums, market research and scientific supplies.
Department of Corrections
This agency is responsible for the custody, care and treatment of offenders in state correctional facilities or is under community supervision. The department most often purchases food, clothing, drugs, office supplies, maintenance/construction supplies and services, computers and software, substance abuse programs, gasoline, medical supplies and equipment, office furniture and cleaning services, janitorial supplies, as well as a variety of other goods and services.
Department of Elder Affairs
This agency is designed to maximize opportunities for self- sufficiency and personal independence of Florida’s elders. It most often procures office supplies, promotional items, advertising items, office supplies, IT equipment, printing services, food, clothing, drugs, medical supplies and equipment, office furniture and cleaning supplies.
Department of Environmental Protection
This department regulates the dredging and filling in wetlands, manages hazardous waste programs and coordinates the state’s public works and waste management systems. It most often procures laboratory equipment, office equipment and supplies, janitorial and lawn services at State parks, environmental work, engineering, cleanup and restoration services, well drilling equipment and supplies, compressed gases, renovations, etc.
Department of Financial Services
The department is responsible for paying all the state’s bills, including employees’ salaries, payments for goods and services used by state agencies and benefit payments, promoting financial accountability throughout state government. The agency most often procures office supplies and equipment, mail services; printing services; purchasing services; security, employee safety and emergency evacuation; employee awards programs; facilities acquisition; maintenance and renovation; recycling; and parking.
Department of Health
This agency provides services to the poor, sick, mentally ill, disabled and licenses all hospitals, nursing homes and mental institutions. It most often procures printing, conference training, promotional goods, software/hardware equipment, office supplies and equipment, laboratory and maintenance supplies and equipment, food, special clothing, drugs, and medical supplies.
Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles
This agency patrols the state highways, controls and directs the movement of traffic, maintains peace on the highways, apprehends fugitives, and regulates the sales of all vehicles. It most often procures law enforcement equipment and supplies, photo lab processing paper and chemicals, gasoline and auto repairs, janitorial services, pest control, lawn and consultant services.
Department of Juvenile Justice
This department is responsible for the oversight and supervision of all juvenile programs in 17 districts across the state, including detention centers, juvenile homes, etc. It most often procures office supplies, equipment, paper goods, janitorial supplies, food, beds and sheets, laundry/cleaning services, as well as a variety of other goods and services to ensure efficient functioning of its programs.
Department of Legal Affairs
This agency is responsible for legal proceedings involving state government through the Office of the Attorney General. It most often procures office supplies and related equipment, printing, word processing services, computer equipment/supplies/software, and services to help the agency run efficiently and meet it’s specified goals.
Department of Management Services – Departmental Purchasing
Departmental Purchasing provides procurement services for all divisions within the Department of Management Services. Some examples of the types of commodities or contractual services the Department procures includes, but is not limited to, the following: facility equipment and maintenance services, group healthcare services, lawn care services, mail processing services, miscellaneous information technology services, office equipment, painting services, pest control services, print shop equipment and supplies, printing services, prison operations services and telecommunication and data services and equipment.
Department of Military Affairs
This agency supervises troops, arms and military stores; serves as the custodian of records and relics relating to wars, supervises the construction and maintenance of all armories, campground and rifle ranges, transports all armed forces. It most often procures office supplies, ribbons, trophies, janitorial services, maintenance materials, vehicles, and maintenance and repairs of state facilities (armories).
Department of State
This department is responsible for international and cultural relations within the state. It most often procures office supplies, computer related supplies, office furniture and equipment, mailing equipment, paper and paper products, printing and print shop equipment and supplies, library materials, court reporting services, equipment repair, maintenance and computer-related training.
Department of Transportation
This department is responsible for supervises and maintains all highways in the state of Florida, as well as the building and design of all public transportation systems, including air transit. It most often procures road materials; construction materials, highway road and bridge construction, and numerous other supplies and services that help the agency run efficiently.
Department of Veteran Affairs
This agency is responsible for providing assistance to all former, present and future members of the Armed Services of the United States and their dependents. The agency most often purchases food, maintenance, supplies, printing, medical supplies, kitchen supplies, housekeeping supplies, office supplies and furniture, computer software and hardware, as well as other goods and services that help the agency run efficiently.
Executive Office of the Governor
This office consists of several different units that provide a variety of services in a number of areas, including Citizens Services, the Office of Planning and Budgeting, the Domestic Violence Task Force, Appointments, Legal, as well as many others. The agency most often procures the office supplies and equipment, janitorial supplies and services, printing, and advertising.
Edison State College
Edison State College is a multi-campus, baccalaureate-degree granting public institution dedicated to educational excellence. Edison State College offers Bachelor Degrees, AA Degrees, Certificate Programs and Dual Enrollment for high school students. Campuses are located in Fort Myers, Naples, Punta Gorda and a new center recently opened to serve students in Hendry and Glades counties. Edison State also has an entire Virtual Campus, Edison Online. The College procures items such as computer hardware, peripherals, general office supplies, nursing, dental and EMS/EMT lab supplies, facility related services and maintenance supplies and other general services/supplies that help in running the College and its various educational programs smoothly and efficiently. Visit the College’s website http://www.edison.edu.
Florida A & M University
The university provides a variety of opportunities at the undergraduate/graduate levels. The university most often procures computer hardware/software/ office supplies and equipment, books and publications, printing services, educational/research services and construction services and a variety of supplies and services that help the institution run efficiently.
Florida Lottery
This agency raises revenue for education by marketing lottery products throughout the state. It most often procures commodities related to lottery games, sales, printing, travel, promotional items, distribution, vehicles, general office equipment and supplies, market research services, advertising, computer services, security, banking, janitorial services, maintenance and promotional events.
Florida Power and Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is the largest investor-owned utility in Florida. FPL is the principal subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc. - nationally known as a high quality, efficient and customer-driven organization focused on energy-related products and services. Among other products and services, FPL buys heavy equipment, materials, and parts related to power systems, power generation, and power delivery. FPL also contracts professional services, such as environmental, engineering, vegetation management, and consulting.
Florida State University
The University provides a variety of opportunities at the undergraduate/graduate levels. The university most often procures computer hardware/software/ office supplies and equipment, books and publications, printing services, educational/research services and construction services and a variety of supplies and services that help the institution run efficiently.
Florida Turnpike Enterprise
There are many avenues available for companies and persons who would like to do business with Florida's Turnpike Enterprise. Opportunities range from advertising, website design, contractual service, and Turnpike tollbooth to finding out how to become an eligible bidder for state construction contracts.
GTECH Corporation
GTECH Corporation is a leading gaming technology and services company that provides innovative technology, creative content, and superior service delivery. Our core strengths are secure, high-volume transaction processing; network integration; infrastructure development; and government contracting. Our mission is to maximize these capabilities and deliver superior performance and added value to our customers in the lottery industry, gaming venues and commercial services sectors. GTECH’s typical procurement needs include printing, logistical services, promotional items, small construction projects, tools (ie: small tools, drills, ladders, etc.), RG6 or LMR400 cables.
Hillsborough Community College
Hillsborough Community College, a public, comprehensive institution of higher education, empowers students to excel through its superior teaching and service in an innovative learning environment. Founded forty years ago, we have an annual enrollment of more than 42,000 and an annual economic impact of $1.6 billion on the community. We purchase a variety of goods and services, including computer hardware/software, office supplies and equipment, books and publications, printing and educational services, and construction services. For more information, please go to www.hccfl.edu~ao/admin-and-finance/purchasing/commodities--services.aspx
Miami Dade College
The College is committed to encourage utilization of minority and female-owned firms in the procurement of goods, services and construction-related activities in accordance with applicable law. The College will also seek active participation through advertisements, invitations to bid and requests for proposals for procurement activities such as construction-related services and contracts for the provision of commodities, contractual services and consulting services, by providing information to minority and female-owned businesses about the plans, specifications and requirements of contracts and projects at the Miami Dade College.
Office Depot
At Office Depot, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all people are valued and respected. Diversity is an important dimension of Inclusion, Innovation, and Customer Focus -- three of our core values -- and keys to our success in a global marketplace. Office Depot has two sides when it comes to purchasing: (1) purchasing products for resale (Vendor Development) and (2) purchasing products and services for internal use (Internal Procurement).
On-Site Certification Review
The Office of Supplier Diversity will offer minority, women and service disabled veteran businesses interested in becoming state certified the opportunity to speak with a Certification Officer at their booth at this year’s Matchmaker. You will need to bring copies of the required documentation as specified in this link, CMBE Supporting Documentation to receive the assistance necessary in becoming certified.
Orange County Public Schools
The mission of the Orange County Public Schools District is to lead our students to success with the support and involvement of families and the community. The district’s vision is to be the top producer of successful students in the nation. The school district purchases a variety of contractual services, office and educational supplies, food, and educational and maintenance equipment.
Pinellas County Business Development
The Business Development Center offers a variety of business assistance workshops, technical assistance seminars, and one-on-one counseling sessions to assist small business owners interested in selling their products and services in the public and private sectors. We blend business expertise, customized training, technology applications and real world experience - to help your enterprise succeed through the maze of Pinellas County's procurement and certification process. Whether you are starting out, needing to expand, or just improve your bottom line, the Pinellas County Business Development Center is here for you.
SCORE Orlando
Small business ownership makes entrepreneurial dreams a reality; transforms individual lives; builds financial wealth; shapes futures; increases commerce in our communities; and is the engine behind the health and growth of the nation’s economy. The SCORE Association, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. Our public service mission is to provide face-to-face and email business counseling to help small businesses evaluate plans, stabilize, grow, innovate and succeed.
Seminole County Board of County Commissioners
The County provides multiple services to the community and in order to satisfy the citizen’s needs and requirements, the County procures a variety of goods and services for parks, roads, building facilities, etc. The materials may vary from office supplies, safety equipment, construction materials, computer hardware and software, cleaning supplies, paper supplies, contracted services, etc.
South Palm Beach SCORE
Providing pro bono expert corporate management consulting through-out South Florida. SCORE provides resources and expertise to maximize the success of existing and emerging small businesses. SCORE is America's premier business resource. Our Counselors will help YOU....privately and confidentially, and it's FREE!!!! We offer information and assistance for your business or your business idea. Every month SCORE provides FREE counseling to hundreds of entrepreneurs, or budding entrepreneurs in the South Florida area. Our goal is to keep the small businesses of South Florida, and surrounding areas, vibrant and profitable. We have over 40 experienced business executives donating their time to help you start a new business or improve your present business. Take a look at our business experts at "Counselor Profiles" on www.scoresouthflorida.net. Not from South Florida then we can recommend a chapter near you.
South Florida Water Management District
Managing water and related natural resources to ensure their continued availability, while maximizing environmental, economic and recreational benefits. Maintaining the balance between the water needs of current and future users, while protecting and maintaining water and related natural resources, which provide the District with its existing and future water supply.
Southwest Florida Water Management District
The mission of the Southwest Florida Water Management District is to manage water and related natural resources to ensure their continued availability while maximizing environmental, economic and recreational benefits. Central to the mission is maintaining the balance between the water needs of current and future users while protecting and maintaining water and related natural resources which provide the District with its existing and future water supply. NO I.T. COMPANIES PLEASE.
St. Johns River Water Management District
The District is committed to building success and will continue its efforts to increase opportunities for Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise firms. Efforts include our participation in various trade fairs and work by our Division of Procurement Services to identify firms in order to provide each opportunity to do business with us.
State Board of Administration
This agency is responsible for the oversight and supervision of the state’s pension fund. It is also responsible for investing the state’s retirement money. The agency purchases the following services and commodities, including, but not limited to office supplies, maintenance agreements/contracts, software and equipment, as well as informational goods and services.
Suwannee River Water Management District
The District will seek to outsource all services and activities that can be performed more cost effectively by the private sector. The District will use outsourcing and cooperating agencies to maintain current staffing levels.
TECO Energy
TECO Energy is an S&P 500-energy Company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. TECO Energy's five business units include Tampa Electric, a regulated electric utility serving more than 635,000 customers in West Central Florida; Peoples Gas System, Florida's largest natural gas distribution utility; TECO Coal, producer of conventional coal and synthetic fuel; TECO Transport, river and ocean waterborne transportation provider; and TECO Guatemala, owner of two power plants and an interest in Guatemala's largest distribution utility.
University of Central Florida
The University provides educational services at the undergraduate/graduate levels. The university most often procures computer hardware/software/ office supplies and equipment, books and publications, printing services, educational/research services and construction services and a variety of supplies and services that help the institution run efficiently.
University of North Florida
The Purchasing Department at the UNF is responsible for all procedures involving contract bidding, vendor selection, and acquisition of equipment, furnishings, supplies, minor construction, preventative maintenance services, contractual services, and lease of space for the University within predefined budgetary constraints. Purchasing services also include preparing budget estimates, preparing bid specifications, initiating formal quotations, processing bids, proposals, and invitations to negotiate, conducting public bid openings, evaluating and awarding bids, and administrating contracts until final completion or termination.
University of South Florida
The University most often purchases office supplies and equipment, computer hardware/software, student services, technical and scientific equipment, books and publications, educational/research services and construction services, and a variety of supplies and services that help the institution run efficiently.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
We are: US Army Corps of Engineers - Jacksonville District The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mission is to provide quality, responsive engineering services to the nation including: Planning, designing, building and operating water resources and other civil works projects (Navigation, Flood Control, Environmental Protection, Disaster Response, etc). Manage construction of military facilities for the Army and Air Force. Provide design and construction management support for other Defense and Federal agencies. (Interagency and International Services) The Jacksonville District is the second largest civil works district in the nation. We specialize in the planning, engineering, construction, and management of large infrastructure projects in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We are looking for: Construction, Architectural, Engineering, and Environmental Companies. NO IT companies please.
U.S. Department of Transportation/SBTRC
The Department established the Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC) in accordance with Public Law 95-507, an amendment to the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. Also, in accordance with 49 U.S.C., DOT has established within the SBTRC, the Minority Business Resource Center to design and implement programs to encourage, promote and assist small disadvantaged businesses in obtaining transportation-related contracts and subcontracts. DOT's Small and Disadvantaged Business Program is designed to ensure that small businesses (including veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, disadvantaged and women-owned businesses) have an equitable opportunity to participate in DOT's procurement programs and that they receive a fair share of the resulting contract awards.
U.S. Small Business Administration
The SBA provides information on the various programs that can help you position your business for contracting opportunities throughout the Federal Government. We review how the Government buys and provide an overview on regulations, policies, and best practices. In addition, we discuss size standards and regulations governing this topic. We will also provide a step-by-step process on how to register your small business for various contracting programs including business matchmaking events and review small business certification programs. Finally, we will walk you through the process of preparing your bid.