How to register as a vendor with City of Jacksonville
Jacksonville buys through 1Cloud, an Oracle Cloud supplier portal, and every bid must be sent electronically through it. Formal bids start at $150,000 for supplies and services, and local small firms can get certified in the city's JSEB program.
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Where City of Jacksonville posts bids
City of Jacksonville posts its solicitations on 1Cloud Supplier Portal (City of Jacksonville e-procurement system).[1] All responses to City solicitations must be submitted electronically through 1Cloud; the Supplier Portal page links to the list of current bid opportunities.
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How to register, step by step
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Register on 1Cloud Supplier Registration
Start registration. Cost: No fee listed by the City of Jacksonville. Register as a supplier in 1Cloud from the Supplier Portal page; the same portal is used to submit all bid responses.[1]
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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
Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB), through the City of Jacksonville Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Office. Firms must meet all of Ordinance Code Section 126.613, including residency, personal net worth and 51% ownership and control; JSEB is separate from DBE or MBE certification.[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 City of Jacksonville 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) | City of Jacksonville Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Office | Firms must meet all of Ordinance Code Section 126.613, including residency, personal net worth and 51% ownership and control; JSEB is separate from DBE or MBE certification. |
When a formal bid is required
Formal bids are used above $150,000 for supplies, professional and contractual services, $200,000 for capital improvements, and $325,000 for construction-related design services.[3]
Tips
- Certified JSEB firms are listed in the City's JSEB directory, which buyers use to find small firms.
- JSEB certification is separate from state or federal DBE and MBE certification, so a DBE certificate does not count.
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Questions
Where does City of Jacksonville post government bids?
City of Jacksonville posts its bids on 1Cloud Supplier Portal (City of Jacksonville e-procurement system) (https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/office-of-administrative-services/procurement/supplier-portal). Other local buyers nearby, such as school districts, transit agencies and utilities, usually post separately.
How do I register as a vendor with City of Jacksonville?
Register through 1Cloud Supplier Registration (https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/office-of-administrative-services/procurement/supplier-portal). Cost: No fee listed by the City of Jacksonville. Register as a supplier in 1Cloud from the Supplier Portal page; the same portal is used to submit all bid responses.
Does City of Jacksonville certify small or diverse businesses?
Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) (City of Jacksonville Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Office): Firms must meet all of Ordinance Code Section 126.613, including residency, personal net worth and 51% ownership and control; JSEB is separate from DBE or MBE certification.
When does City of Jacksonville require a formal bid?
Formal bids are used above $150,000 for supplies, professional and contractual services, $200,000 for capital improvements, and $325,000 for construction-related design services.