Today, Bidnet Direct announces Miami Dade College will continue to utilize the Florida Purchasing Group for vendor management and bid distribution since originally joining in 2021. This purchasing community and e-Procurement solution connects 51 public purchasing departments throughout the state of Florida. All local vendors interested in doing business with Miami Dade College and other member agencies are invited to register online with to gain access to upcoming bid opportunities by visiting www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/miamidadecollege.
The Florida Purchasing Group is a regional online community for public purchasing professionals looking to increase efficiency and transparency with their procurement process. Miami Dade College along with Daytona State College, the University of West Florida, Bethune-Cookman University and other governments throughout Florida in posting RFPs and RFQs on one central location on the Florida Purchasing Group.
“As a school district, we are always looking to increase our vendor pool and competition,” says Roman Martinez, Purchasing Director of Miami Dade College. “That’s why collaboration with Daytona State College is important. We hope the Florida Purchasing Group continues to help us extend the reach of our solicitations, and it helps our vendors find more local opportunities,” continued Martinez.
Vendors not yet registered with the Florida Purchasing Group, can join for free and gain access to open bids from 51 local government agencies all on one platform. Vendors have an option to upgrade their account for notification services and other added benefits for extra cost at www.bidnetdirect.com/florida.
The Florida Purchasing Group is a cloud-based e-Procurement solution built to help local government agencies, such as Miami Dade College, simplify bid and vendor management process. “These days, anything that helps to save time and cut costs is a no brainer for us,” Martinez adds. All interested vendors are encouraged to visit www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/miamidadecollege and register today.
