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Where can I find state and local government bids for landscaping services in Florida?

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My company is trying to get into state and local government contracts here in Florida. We're a nine-person landscaping crew in Jacksonville, and I've been looking for bids for grounds maintenance and mowing services. I registered in SAM.gov back in March, but that seems to be only for federal work, and I'm trying to figure out where the state, county, and city bids are posted.

I heard there are different portals for state agencies versus counties or cities. For example, I saw a sources sought notice for groundskeeping at a state park, but I couldn't find it on SAM.gov. Is there a main state portal I should check for Florida agencies? And do I need to register separately with each county or city purchasing department, or is there a central place for those too? What's the best way to track these opportunities?

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asked Jordan P. First-year bidder, landscaping and grounds · Jacksonville, FL · 482 rep

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State and local government bids for landscaping services in Florida are found on individual state, county, and city procurement portals, not on SAM.gov. SAM.gov is for federal opportunities, which follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). State and local bids operate under their own state procurement codes and local rules.

For state agencies in Florida, you need to find the specific Florida state procurement portal. Many states have a central site for all their agencies. For county and city bids, it is common to register separately with each purchasing department in the counties and cities where you want to work. There isn't a central federal portal for state and local government opportunities.

To track these opportunities effectively, you should identify the state's main procurement website and then research the purchasing departments for the specific counties and cities around Jacksonville. Registering directly on each relevant portal is the best way to get notifications for grounds maintenance and mowing services. You can also look for a procurement forecast on these sites, which sometimes lists upcoming work.

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answered Marcus T. Verified vendorOwner, janitorial and facilities firm · Columbus, OH · 1242 rep

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Sign up to answerCite the FAR clause or procurement code where you can.

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