For Vendors

Find Opportunities

To learn more about how to do business with the ±«Óătv (±«Óătv), please visit the Doing Business with ±«Óătv page. This resource outlines the full structure of how opportunities arise and how vendors can engage with the university. The process is broken down into three main steps:

Understand Purchasing at ±«Óătv

±«Óătv uses a semi-centralized purchasing model. Departments often initiate purchases, while Procurement & Payment Services (PPS) supports sourcing and ensures compliance. Opportunities may arise through:

Competitive Bids (for purchases ≥ \$150,000)
Competitive Quotes (for purchases < \$150,000)
PCard Payments (for small-dollar purchases)
Purchase Orders (POs) (for complex or high-value purchases)
Contract Execution (for multi-year or high-risk engagements)

Register as a Supplier

Vendors must register to create a searchable Supplier Profile, which is required to receive payments and participate in competitive bids.


Develop Your Business

±«Óătv Office of Supplier Development & Engagement offers mentorship and support programs to help small local businesses.

To find opportunities

Vendors are encouraged to explore the following resources:

A comprehesive listing of purchasing opportunities. Vendors should register as a State of Florida vendor and search by agency (±«Óătv) and commodity codes.

  • View current bid opportunities directly from ±«Óătv.

  • Go to
    Click “Subscribe for Notifications” or use “Advanced Search”
    Search for “±«Óătv” under “Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal”

These steps and tools provide a clear path for vendors to engage with ±«Óătv and access upcoming business opportunities.