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4/3/2025 - Press Release: Riviera Beach Partners with Florida Purchasing Group

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Riviera Beach Partners with Florida Purchasing Group to Enhance Procurement and Empower Local Businesses RIVIERA BEACH, FL (April 3, 2025) – The City of Riviera Beach is proud to announce its partnership with the Florida Purchasing Group, a regional e-procurement solution by Bidnet Direct powered by SOVRA. This exciting collaboration aims to simplify the procurement process, increase vendor participation, and create new opportunities for local businesses to thrive. Vendors can now register online at www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/cityofrivierabeach to explore upcoming solicitations. By joining the Florida Purchasing Group, the City of Riviera Beach connects with a network of nearly 75 public agencies across Florida, creating a centralized and convenient marketplace for vendors. Registered vendors will enjoy direct access to a wide array of bids and RFPs, real-time updates, and streamlined notifications—all designed to make doing business with government agencies seamless and transparent. Benefits for Vendors: •Easy access to bid opportunities from the City of Riviera Beach and other Florida agencies. •Real-time updates on bid changes and contract notifications. •A chance to grow and expand your business through government contracts. •Greater transparency and access to a centralized procurement network. “As a public agency with diverse procurement needs, joining the Florida Purchasing Group allows us to increase participation and competition among vendors,” said LaTonya Ammons, Director of Procurement for the City of Riviera Beach. “This partnership ensures we can work with reliable businesses, get the best value for taxpayers, and support local businesses in growing their operations.” Vendors can register for free at www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/cityofrivierabeach to view and respond to solicitations from Riviera Beach and other participating agencies. For those seeking a competitive edge, vendors can upgrade their service to receive customized bid alerts, term contract expirations, and real-time addendum notifications. Don’t miss your chance to grow with the City of Riviera Beach and the Florida Purchasing Group. Register today and start exploring new opportunities in Florida’s expanding procurement network! For media inquiries and more information, please contact:

Brittany Thomas Public Information Officer Bcollins@rivierabeach.org C: 561-371-1533