Thank you for visiting! We’re excited to have you explore how you can partner with Lutheran Services Florida (LSF). On this page, you’ll find all the information you need to do business with us, learn about current opportunities, and discover ways you can help us make a meaningful impact.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with over 120 programs across Florida, we’re always seeking dedicated vendors to join us in carrying out our mission.
We appreciate your interest in partnering with LSF and invite you to explore how we can work together to create positive change!
Interested in Becoming a Child Care Service Provider?
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) operates Head Start locations in Duval, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Palm Beach, and Okaloosa counties and is seeking local providers to help meet the growing needs of our communities.
To learn more about these opportunities, including the process, requirements, and how to submit your information for potential future opportunities, please click below.
To do business with LSF all vendors must meet the following criteria:
Licensing and Insurance
- Vendors must be properly licensed and insured.
- If providing a services -must meet or exceed our insurance requirements
Construction Services Compliance
- Vendors providing construction services valued at $2,000 or more (including but not limited to plumbing, electrical work, wiring, etc.) must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act.
Interested in Partnering with LSF?
If you meet the above requirements, please complete the form below to submit your information to our Procurement Department. If your product or service aligns with our needs, you will be contacted to participate in the applicable competitive bid process alternatively, you can monitor bidet for solicitation listings. Please note that submitting this form does not guarantee business with LSF or that contact will be made.
LSF uses Bidnet Direct to post all bid opportunities. As a vendor, you can register with BidNet to stay updated on all available bids and opportunities. By selecting automatic bid notifications, your company will receive emails whenever a relevant bid from Lutheran Services Florida becomes available. The site also features bid opportunities, RFPs, and RFQs from other governmental agencies throughout Florida.
Register and view opportunities here
If you need help with registration, please contact the Vendor Support department at 1-800-835-4603, option #2.
Contracts Department Overview
The Contracts Department is responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing all contracts and agreements for the organization. We collaborate with the Office of General Counsel and other departments to ensure contracts serve the organization’s best interests.
Contract Review
All contracts, regardless of value, must be reviewed and approved by the Contracts Department before execution. Amendments or revisions to existing contracts also require written approval. Even agreements with no direct financial obligations, such as no-cost agreements, must be reviewed for other potential liabilities, including indemnification or insurance requirements.
Signature Authority
The Contracts Office manages all contract signings. Only authorized individuals may sign contracts on behalf of the organization. No other employees, including program staff and directors, are permitted to sign contracts.
Questions?
- Contact Information: contracts@lsfnet.org
- Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
- Location: 3627 A W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
Our dedicated team is available to assist with any questions you may have. However, we ask that you refrain from contacting us directly to solicit services or schedule demonstrations. Instead, please submit your information through our established formal processes.
By following this procedure, you ensure that your information is reviewed efficiently and that you are considered for relevant opportunities as they arise. We will reach out to you directly if an opportunity matches your offerings. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
