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Attention vendors! Sarasota County is committed to enhancing service and efficiency for those doing business with the county. As part of the continual effort to update and improve the customer experience, Sarasota County Procurement utilizes the platform OpenGov for publishing solicitations and receiving vendor responses.

OpenGov offers many advantages including:

  • Free system use.
  • Email notification of bid opportunities, deadlines and addenda.
  • Electronic response submittal.
  • Mobile device compatibility.
  • Technical support by phone, email or chat.

Added benefits include the ability to subscribe to and follow bid opportunities. Vendors can also use a chat feature to access technical assistance in real time.

See our active Solicitations.


OpenGov Account Registration

NEW Users: Sign up for OpenGov and create an account: For more information about how to register, please visit the OpenGov help file.

EXISTING Users: If you are already registered with OpenGov, you can log in here.

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PROCUREMENT THRESHOLDS

Sarasota County Procurement uses several competitive methods to acquire goods and services for the county. Procurement method is determined in part by the estimated expenditure. 

Category One - Up to $10,000
Category Two - Over $10,000 to $50,000
Category Three - Over $50,000 to $150,000
Category Four - Over $150,000
Review Chapter 10 of the Sarasota County Procurement Manual for detailed information on all county procurement methods. 

Procurement Events:

Vendor Open House

Join us for an opportunity to meet County staff, connect with other vendors, and pick up helpful tips on the County's procurement process.
Register

Sarasota County Operations Center (BOB Building) 
1001 Sarasota Center Blvd,
Sarasota, FL 34240

Friday, June 12, 2026
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Vendor Training – Doing Business with Sarasota County

Current and potential vendors are encouraged to attend this overview of the County’s solicitation process from beginning to end.
Register

Resilient SRQ Offices
301 N Cattleman Rd. 
Suite 202

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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