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MyFloridaMarketPlace

MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) is Florida's online purchasing system connecting state agencies with registered vendors. Register with MFMP to access business opportunities, transparency, and resources.

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MyFloridaMarketPlace

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  1. MyFloridaMarketPlace MyFloridaMarketPlace Purchasing Opportunities

  2. Agenda • Doing Business with Florida • Register with MFMP • State Term Contracts • Transparency • Resources

  3. Getting Started Getting Started Doing Business with the State To conduct business in Florida a vendor must register/obtain licenses with some State agencies Information about the specific registration requirements can be found on the MFMP Vendor website

  4. Agenda • Doing Business with Florida • Register with MFMP • Business Opportunities with the State • Transparency • Resources

  5. MyFloridaMarketPlace MyFloridaMarketPlace • MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) is the state’s online purchasing system, connecting state agencies with registered vendors • 30+ state agencies and more than 130,000 vendors use MFMP • MFMP offers tools to help do business with the state: • Solicitation notification • Customer Service Desk (CSD) • eInvoicing (electronic invoicing) • Vendors doing business with the state are required to register with MFMP • Register online at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/

  6. MyFloridaMarketPlace MyFloridaMarketPlace: Registration Requirements • https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ • Information required: • Company Name • FEIN • Business Designation • Tax filing information • Address • Contact person • Commodity codes that describe your products and/or services • CBE information (Certified Business Enterprise) designation

  7. Commodity Code Search in VIP Commodity Code Search • Vendors can search / add / update commodity codes within VIP • While public notification / posting continues to be available, it is to a vendor’s advantage to register for applicable commodity codes • Registration for commodity codes facilitates notification of available bid opportunities for vendors

  8. Account Registration / Account Maintenance • Vendors also have the opportunity to complete registration for additional State Solicitation Tools • If a vendor elects to participate in a State Solicitation tool the vendor will receive notifications of bids: • eQuote • Sourcing • Vendor Bid System (VBS)

  9. Solicitation Notification Tools • The following table displays VBS advertisements that trigger vendor notifications:

  10. Agenda • Doing Business with Florida • Register with MFMP • State Term Contracts • Transparency • Resources

  11. State Purchasing Overview • The Division of State Purchasing strives to develop and implement sound procurement practices throughout the state • Dedicated to building strong relationships with all state agencies, local governments and vendors • State Purchasing also promotes fair and open competition in the state's procurement process • Division of State Purchasing maintains and develops State Term Contracts (STC), state purchasing agreements (SPA) and alternate contract sources (ACS) - Florida Statute Chapter 287.056 • Mandatory for state agencies • Optional for other eligible users (OEUs) -Universities, cities, counties, water management districts, etc.

  12. Division of State Purchasing Currently State Purchasing administers several different types of agreements; today we’ll address the following types:

  13. State Term Contracts/Agreements • There are more than 60 STC, covering multiple categories including: • Energy & Transportation • Institutional Furnishings &Supplies • Law Enforcement Supplies • Facility Services & Supplies • Information Technology • Communications • Office Equipment &Services • Insurance • Consulting &Staffing Services • Emergency Operations Supplies & Services • All contracts are listed online http://dms.myflorida.com/contracts

  14. State Term Contracts/Agreements • Let’s take a look at the contracts online: • http://dms.myflorida.com/contracts • Some information you might want to review: • Contract manager contact information • Expiration date • Vendor information

  15. State Term Contracts/Agreements • You can search for active and closed advertisements (State Term Contract Opportunities, agency contract opportunities, etc.) and agency decisions through VBS

  16. State Term Contracts/Agreements • Now, let’s punch-out to VBS and perform a search. We’ll review: • Open DMS Division State Purchasing solicitations • Event Timeline • Event Contact • DMS Division of State Purchasing Agency decisions • Intent to Award • Bid Tabulation • http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs/main_menu

  17. Business Opportunities with the State Business Opportunities with the State • Many agencies rely on MFMP as a source for vendors when issuing competitive solicitations/informal quotes • Commodity codes selected in your MFMP account identify the products/services you provide • Contact an agency purchasing officer • Through the myflorida.com portal you can find every state agency’s website • An agency purchasing officer list is available at: http://dms.myflorida.com/agencypurchasingofficers

  18. Agenda • Doing Business with Florida • Register with MFMP • Business Opportunities with the State • Transparency • Resources

  19. Transparency Transparency • Transparency is important to Florida • Governor Charlie Crist issued Executive Order 07-01, which created the Office of Open Government and promotes transparency • Each agency has identified an Open Government contact http://www.flgov.com/og_agency_contacts • An Open Government Contact will be able to assist you in conducting public records requests

  20. Transparency Transparency: SPURSView • SPURSView is an online transparency resource to locate purchase orders issued by state agencies • SPURSView can be located at http://www.myflorida.com/apps/spurs/SPURS.po_search.criteria • Enter in the appropriate search criteria and execute your search

  21. Department of Financial Services Transparency: Florida’s Checkbook • DFS has an online tool which allows provides transparency into payments issued by the state: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Transparency/

  22. Agenda • Doing Business with Florida • Register with MFMP • Business Opportunities with the State • Transparency • Resources

  23. Resources Resources: Contact Information

  24. Resources: Vendor Meetings • Vendor meetings are a great way to become more familiar with MFMP, responding to bids, searching for bids, or just staying updated with what’s new • Join us for monthly, online meetings via WebEx • Meetings are free of charge • Register at http://dms.myflorida.com/vendormeetings

  25. Contact Us Contact the MFMP CSD at 1-866-352-3776 or BuyerHelp@myfloridamarketplace.com

  26. Questions? Thank you for your participation today! Page - 26

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