Procurement Meet & Greet on May 15, 2026

👀 Procurement Meet & Greet on May 15, 2026! Mark your calendar — you won’t want to miss this upcoming opportunity with Hernando County! Join us for a Procurement Meet & Greet where you can: 🤝 Connect directly with County department staff 📊 Learn about upcoming biddable projects 📚 Attend a “How to Do Business with Hernando County” training session 🏗️ Explore opportunities with departments like Public Works, Utilities, Parks & Recreation, Library, Economic Development, Building, plus partners including the City of Brooksville, the Hernando County School Board, and the Florida SBDC at USF Muma College of Business Whether you're a current vendor or interested in working with the County, this is your chance to build relationships, understand the procurement process, and stay informed about future projects. 📍 Location: WellCome OM Integral Healing and Education Center, 4242 Lake in the Woods Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34607 📅 Date & Time: Friday, May 15, 2026. 9:00 AM - 12:00PM We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP via Opengov named "Events RSVP" located near county logo top left corner. 📢 PURCHASING 101 SESSIONS – LET’S TALK BUSINESS! Come join us for a Purchasing 101 Session —a fun, informative, and easy-to-follow introduction to the world of County purchasing! 🕘 Sessions held every 30 minutes starting at 9:30 AM 📍 Located in the adjoining room Drop in at your convenience and get the inside scoop on how it all works! Join us to gain valuable insight, ask questions, and better position your business for opportunities with the County. We look forward to seeing you there! 💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 💰 Purchasing Thresholds When can the County buy directly, and when is a formal bid required? We’ll break it down in simple terms. 📝 Purchasing Methods From Invitations to Bid (ITB) to informal quotes—learn the different ways the County purchases goods and services and how you can participate. 📦 Purchase Orders (POs) What is a PO and why does it matter? Find out how it may serve as your green light to get to work. 💳 Purchasing Cards (P-Cards) Quick, convenient purchases—learn when and how the County uses P-Cards and what that means for vendors. 📄 Request for Quote (RFQ) Basics Get a sneak peek at what a typical quote request for projects less than $50,000 looks like and tips on how to respond effectively. 🤝 Cooperative Contracts (“Piggybacking”) Discover how the County may utilize contracts established by other government entities. 🎯 Sole Source Procurements Understand what qualifies as a sole source purchase and when the County may work directly with a single vendor. 🛡️ Insurance Requirements Review common insurance requirements for County contracts, including general liability, workers’ compensation, and other coverage that may apply based on the scope of work.