How to bid on Agriculture and Lawn Equipment for the Department of Management Services

What the agency is buying

The Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is seeking bids for agriculture and lawn equipment. The goal is to establish a statewide contract for these items. This is an opportunity for businesses to become a vendor for the State of Florida, potentially securing multiple awards across the state or by region.

The agency intends to make multiple statewide awards, but reserves the right to make a single award, multiple awards by region, or no award at all, based on what is in the best interest of the State.

Key dates and deadlines

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) was published on July 07, 2026. All responses must be submitted by September 01, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. It is critical to submit your response before this deadline. Failure to meet the deadline will result in your bid not being considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for businesses that supply agriculture and lawn equipment. Vendors with the capacity to fulfill statewide or regional contracts for such equipment should consider bidding. The solicitation is categorized under environmental, indicating a focus on equipment used in outdoor maintenance and agricultural settings.

How to respond

To respond to this solicitation, you must access the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Event via the SAP Business Network. The solicitation number is 26-25101900-ITB. You can view the full solicitation details and instructions on how to access the sourcing event by referring to the 'How to Access the Sourcing Event in MyFloridaMarketPlace' section within the solicitation document itself. All addenda and updates will be posted on the Vendor Information Portal (VIP), so it is important to monitor this portal regularly.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

When preparing your response, carefully read all sections of the ITB to ensure full compliance with all requirements. Pay close attention to the specifications for the agriculture and lawn equipment requested. Clearly outline your pricing structure and any proposed regional coverage if applicable.

Ensure all required forms and documentation are completed accurately and submitted on time through the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Event. Double-check that your submission addresses all evaluation criteria mentioned in the ITB. If you have questions, direct them to the procurement officer, Chris Molina, and include the solicitation number in the subject line of your email.