How do I receive payment?
- When an order is placed, you will receive a Purchase Order number or a Visa Account number.
- The City cannot process payments without one of these numbers.
- Include the number on your invoice or receipt.
- Purchase Order payments are net 30 days; Visa payments may process the same day.
I am a small business and want jobs under $1,000. Is that possible?
Yes. Contact our office for information on departments that may use your products or services. We maintain an active, competitive vendor base to safeguard taxpayer funds.
How do I know when contracts are available?
Registered vendors automatically receive an email whenever the City requests a quote or bid for the categories selected during registration.
How often do contracts become available?
Contract timelines vary.
- Commodity/goods contracts (e.g., chemicals, pipes, stationery, office supplies): usually 1–2 years.
- Service contracts (e.g., janitorial, mowing, fleet maintenance): typically 2–5 years, sometimes up to 10
Most contracts include renewal options.
How much business does the City conduct?
Each year, the City spends more than $100 million on goods and services.
Do I have other options for finding bid opportunities?
- View formal bids posted in the lobby of Building A at City Hall, 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd.
- Check OpenGov for both formal and informal bids.
- Call our office at 772-871-5223 for a current bid listing.
- Contact the Procurement Management Department (PMD) to express interest in a specific bid. PMD can add you as a supplemental supplier.
- Use a computer at our office or any public library.
Is there a fee for becoming a registered vendor with OpenGov?
No. Vendor registration with OpenGov is free.
How do I become a registered vendor?
Sign up through OpenGov to start receiving bid notifications.
How can I do business with the city?
By becoming a registered vendor with OpenGov, you will receive requests for quotes for goods and services from $1,000 to $99,999, and formal bid notifications for items over $100,000.
What is the Cone of Silence?
See Sec. 35.13: Cone of Silence for details.