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How do I bid on state contracts, and do I really have to register in every state separately?

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  • Yes, you absolutely need to register in each state's system separately.
  • Tom is right about that; there is no central system like SAM.gov for state and local government contracts.
  • Each state procurement portal has its own requirements, and you will need to fill out individual vendor registration forms for Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina.
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Hey everyone,

My company does document scanning and we are trying to get into state-level contracts. We're based in Jacksonville, FL, and I'm looking at opportunities in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina. I found some Request for Quotation (RFQ) notices for records digitization services (NAICS 518210) on various state procurement portals. Every state seems to have its own portal, its own commodity codes that are different from PSC codes, and its own vendor registration form.

Do I really need to register in each state's system separately? Is there a shortcut or a centralized way to handle this, especially for neighboring states? How do you all manage registrations and tracking opportunities across multiple states?

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asked Jordan P. First-year bidder, landscaping and grounds · Jacksonville, FL · 175 rep

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Yes, you absolutely need to register in each state's system separately. Tom is right about that; there is no central system like SAM.gov for state and local government contracts. Each state procurement portal has its own requirements, and you will need to fill out individual vendor registration forms for Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina. This means you will also need to understand their specific commodity codes, which are distinct from federal NAICS codes or PSC codes. My company has done work in several counties across Ohio, and every county purchasing department and school district has its own portal and its own set of rules. It is just part of doing business with state and local entities.

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answered Marcus T. Verified vendorOwner, janitorial and facilities firm · Columbus, OH · 418 rep
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Yes, you generally need to register in each state's system separately to bid on state contracts. Each state procurement portal has its own vendor registration process and requirements. There is no centralized registration system that covers all states, or even all neighboring states. My company focuses on public works projects in Arizona, and we register with each county and city we work with in the state. Each state, county, and city has its own procurement rules and its own portal. You will need to complete the vendor registration for Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina individually if you want to pursue opportunities in those states. This includes understanding their specific commodity codes, which are different from federal PSC codes or NAICS codes. It's an administrative task you have to do to get in the door.

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answered Tom B. Construction estimator, public works · Phoenix, AZ · 252 rep
This is true, and it applies to local governments too. My firm has to register in Chicago and multiple surrounding counties in Illinois to pursue local government orders, each with its own process. · Grace L. ·

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