**THIS is NOT a SOLICITATION** NEW! City - Bid OG-271097 - Orlando, FL IFB

Bid #OG-271097. City of Orlando, Orlando, Florida. The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division is pleased to announce that,  effective July 1, 2026 , solicitations will include participation under the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Local Business. Due Aug 31.

About this solicitation

The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division is pleased to announce that, effective July 1, 2026 , solicitations will include participation under the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Local Business Enterprise (LBE) Preference Program. Details regarding the application of SBE/LBE preferences, participation requirements, and eligibility criteria will be included in the applicable solicitation documents. The program provides bid and proposal preferences for certified firms and when using certified subcontractors on eligible City procurements and contracting opportunities. Suppliers interested in participating are encouraged to obtain certification through the City of Orlando Business Development Division and learn more about the Program requirements and benefits. Businesses can also use the City's certified business directory to search for firms that have been certified through the Small and Local Business Enterprise Program. City of Orlando SBE/LBE Services: https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Departments-Offices/Economic-Development/Business-Development/Small-Business-Enterprise-Program

Bid summary

City of Orlando issued this furniture and equipment opportunity in Orlando, Florida, referenced as solicitation number OG-271097. It was published on June 11, 2026, and responses are due by August 31, 2026.

Public procurement context

City of Orlando in Orlando, Florida is using this solicitation to procure furniture work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a furniture solicitation in Florida are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Florida so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this IFB

To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for City of Orlando's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the August 31, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with City of Orlando should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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