Tips on Doing Business

1. 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.
2. Sign up to register a contact person to receive electronic information through the Vendor Bid System (VBS). Make sure you complete the Add Email Notification section.
3. Read bid documents thoroughly and follow all instructions and conditions. Failure to do so could result in rejection of your bid.
4. Respond to all invitations to bid. If you're not bidding, mark the bid "No Bid" and state your reason. If you continuously ignore bid requests, your name may be taken off the bidder's list.
5. Be sure when bidding that your bid is received before the specified due time.
6. Follow up on submitted bid: You may request a bid tabulation by including with your bid a self-addressed stamped envelope with a note requesting a copy of the bid tabulation. Visit the procurement office after award and review competitor's bids.
7. Get to know the purchasing needs of various state agencies by mailing line cards and brochures. Make appointments and meet the purchasing agents; get to know end users who may also be able to call you for a quote. Purchasing agents may be able to help with identifying these particular individuals.
8. Follow bid advertisements in the official Vendor Bid System.
9. Have a good reputation for customer service and reliability; this will assist you in doing business with the state.