How to register as a vendor with Broward County
Broward County advertises its solicitations on BPRO, a Bonfire-based portal, and vendors must register there to view, download and respond. Projects of $250,000 or less with small business opportunities are reserved 100% for certified SBEs.
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Where Broward County posts bids
Broward County posts its solicitations on BPRO (Broward County Electronic Procurement System).[1] BPRO covers Board of County Commissioners purchases; bid openings are held each business day at 2:00 p.m.
Changed recently: Since January 26, 2026, small business certification applications and renewals are accepted only through the new Broward County Business Management System (BMS) at broward.gob2g.com.[2]
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How to register, step by step
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Register on BPRO vendor registration
Start registration. Cost: Free. Vendors must register in BPRO to view, download and respond to solicitations. The county's BPRO video covers creating a password and selecting commodity codes.[2]
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Choose your commodity codes
Notifications are sent by the codes in your vendor profile. Pick every code that describes your work, and revisit them when you add a service.
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Get certified if you qualify
County Business Enterprise (CBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE), through the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD). Owner personal net worth under $1.32 million, a Broward and city business tax receipt, a physical Broward address, and one year in business; OESBD does a site visit.[2]
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Watch the other buyers
State agencies in Florida buy through the state portal, and school districts, transit agencies and utilities in the area usually post on their own sites. Registering with Broward County does not register you with them.
What you will typically need
Exact requirements vary by portal; the registration page linked above is the authority. Most ask for:
- Your legal business name and address exactly as registered with the state, and your federal tax ID (EIN, or SSN for some sole proprietors).
- A signed IRS Form W-9, which most buyers collect before they can pay you.
- Commodity codes (NIGP, UNSPSC or NAICS, depending on the portal) for every product and service you sell.
- A contact who will receive bid notices, plus any business license or registration the jurisdiction requires.
- Certificates of insurance and, for construction, bonding capacity: these are usually requested per bid rather than at registration.
Certification programs
| Program | Certifying office | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| County Business Enterprise (CBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) | Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) | Owner personal net worth under $1.32 million, a Broward and city business tax receipt, a physical Broward address, and one year in business; OESBD does a site visit. |
Tips
- The Cone of Silence (Code Section 1-266) applies to formal solicitations, so limit contact with staff while a bid is open.
- After applying for CBE or SBE certification, OESBD says the next step is to register in BPRO.
- On projects with small business opportunities, those valued at $250,000 or less are 100% reserved for certified SBEs.
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Questions
Where does Broward County post government bids?
Broward County posts its bids on BPRO (Broward County Electronic Procurement System) (https://broward.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities). Other local buyers nearby, such as school districts, transit agencies and utilities, usually post separately.
How do I register as a vendor with Broward County?
Register through BPRO vendor registration (https://www.broward.org/Purchasing/BPRO). Cost: Free. Vendors must register in BPRO to view, download and respond to solicitations. The county's BPRO video covers creating a password and selecting commodity codes.
Does Broward County certify small or diverse businesses?
County Business Enterprise (CBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) (Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD)): Owner personal net worth under $1.32 million, a Broward and city business tax receipt, a physical Broward address, and one year in business; OESBD does a site visit.