FAQs

Please review our Supplier Registration Guide.

• How do I get notified when a new bid/formal solicitation is issued by the City of Fort Lauderdale?

  • The City of Fort Lauderdale uses Periscope Holdings formerly Bidsync to post any informal and formal solicitations.  It’s free for the City of Fort Lauderdale notifications, but additional charges may apply depending on the regions you choose. Be sure to include a current email address and identify as many commodity codes that are related to your goods and or services. The commodity codes are what drives the notification(s) to your email address. Sign up by going to Supplier Registration / Supplier Portal (inforcloudsuite.com). For step by step instructions click here.

• When will the bid results be ready?

  • Pursuant to Section 119.071(1)(b)2., F.S., sealed bids, proposals, or replies received by an agency pursuant to a competitive solicitation are exempt until such time as the agency provided notice of an intended decision or until 30 days after opening of bids, proposals, or final replies, whichever is earlier.

• If I am having problems uploading documents for my submission, can you help me?
  • Please contact us at ProcurementSupport@fortlauderdale.gov. Your inquiry will be forwarded to the Procurement Specialist assigned to the solicitation.

• Does the City have any programs or provide preferences for small or disadvantaged businesses?
  • Yes, the City of Fort Lauderdale has the following preferences:

Local Business Preference

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Preference

Documents

• How to Submit an RFP 
• Certificate of Exemption
• Sample Insurance Requirements

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