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City of Orlando Announces New SBE/LBE Preference Program Requirements for Future Procurements

This notice from the City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division outlines upcoming changes to the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Local Business Enterprise (LBE) Preference Program for future city procurements. - The City will provide bid and proposal preferences to certified SBE/LBE firms and to suppliers using certified SBE/LBE subcontractors on eligible procurements - Suppliers are encouraged to obtain SBE/LBE certification through the City of Orlando Business Development Division - The City's certified business directory should be used to identify eligible SBE/LBE firms - No specific OEMs, vendors, or products are mentioned in this notice - The program applies broadly to a wide range of goods and services, as indicated by the extensive list of NIGP codes - Unique requirements include SBE/LBE certification and eligibility criteria, which will be detailed in future solicitations - This is an informational notice only and not a formal solicitation or request for bids

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The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division announces that starting July 1, 2026, solicitations will include participation under the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Local Business Enterprise (LBE) Preference Program. This program offers bid and proposal preferences for certified firms and subcontractors on eligible City procurements. Interested suppliers are encouraged to obtain certification through the City of Orlando Business Development Division and use the City's certified business directory. The notice is informational and not a formal solicitation, with a response deadline of August 31, 2026, and an open house event on December 13, 2024.

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