Florida Construction Government Contracts
Find and win construction contracts in Florida
Florida offers substantial construction contracting opportunities with $42 billion in public construction in annual public construction spending. Florida requires contractor licensing through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Only federally-funded projects require Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, as Florida does not have a state prevailing wage law. Major contracting agencies include Florida DOT, Department of Management Services, State University System, and other state and local entities.
- Valid Florida contractor license from Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
- Performance and payment bonds for contracts over $200,000
- General liability and workers' compensation insurance
- Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance for federally-funded projects
- OSHA safety program documentation and compliance
- Vendor registration in Florida's procurement system
Licensing
License required through Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Types: Certified General Contractor, Certified Building Contractor, Certified Residential Contractor, Registered Contractor (county).
Bonding
Performance and payment bonds required for contracts over $200,000 (or $300,000 for roads)
Prevailing Wage
No state prevailing wage (Davis-Bacon only on federal projects)
Major Projects
Highway expansion, University construction
Key Facts
- ✓Third largest construction market in US
- ✓No state prevailing wage law
- ✓High bonding threshold ($200,000)
- ✓Year-round construction season
- ✓Strong hurricane recovery/mitigation spending
Florida Certifications
Top Florida Construction Agencies
- Florida DOT
- Department of Management Services
- State University System
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- South Florida Water Management District
- 1Register as a vendor in Florida's state procurement portal immediately
- 2Obtain certifications through Florida Office of Supplier Diversity (MBE - Minority Business Enterprise, WBE - Women Business Enterprise, Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise)
- 3Start with smaller projects to build your past performance record
- 4Attend pre-bid conferences - required for many state projects
- 5Research Davis-Bacon rates for any federally-funded projects
- 6Build relationships with prime contractors for subcontracting opportunities
- 7Monitor the state portal daily - most bids have 14-30 day response windows
- 8Target Florida DOT contracts - they are a major issuer
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- General Services Administration (GSA)
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- State DOT
- State Facilities Management
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How do I find construction contracts in Florida?
Florida construction contracts are posted on the official state procurement portal. Key agencies posting construction opportunities include Florida DOT, Department of Management Services, State University System, Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Register as a vendor and set up bid alerts for construction categories (NAICS codes 236xxx, 237xxx, 238xxx). Current major projects in Florida include Highway expansion and University construction.
Do I need a contractor license to bid on Florida government construction contracts?
Yes, Florida requires contractor licensing. You must obtain a license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). License types include: Certified General Contractor, Certified Building Contractor, Certified Residential Contractor, Registered Contractor (county). Visit https://www.myfloridalicense.com/intentions2.asp?chession=&profession=CONSTRUCTION for application requirements. Specialty trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) may require additional licenses.
What bonding is required for Florida construction contracts?
Florida Performance and payment bonds required for contracts over $200,000 (or $300,000 for roads). Federal projects in Florida require performance and payment bonds under the Miller Act for contracts over $150,000. Tip: Establish bonding relationships before bidding - getting bonded after winning can delay contract execution.
Are there small business set-asides for Florida construction contracts?
Yes, Florida has certification programs including MBE - Minority Business Enterprise, WBE - Women Business Enterprise, Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, Certified Small Business. Contact Florida Office of Supplier Diversity for certification requirements. Many state agencies have participation goals for certified businesses, giving you a competitive advantage on certain projects.
What are prevailing wage requirements for Florida construction projects?
Only federally-funded projects require Davis-Bacon prevailing wages This means labor costs for state-funded projects may be lower than in states with prevailing wage laws. However, any federally-funded projects still require Davis-Bacon wage compliance.
What makes Florida construction contracting unique?
Key facts about Florida construction contracting: Third largest construction market in US. No state prevailing wage law. High bonding threshold ($200,000). Year-round construction season. Strong hurricane recovery/mitigation spending. Major current and upcoming projects include Highway expansion, University construction, SunRail expansion, Resilience and flood mitigation, Port improvements.
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