Jacksonville is Florida’s largest city by area and home to the City, JEA, JAXPORT, JTA, two naval stations and a major school district. As a government contracting consultant for Jacksonville small businesses, GERC handles the registrations, certifications and bids. We serve Jacksonville clients remotely from California.
JSEB certification
The City’s Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) program helps local small businesses compete for City work.
- Average gross revenue of $12 million or less over the prior three years
- Owners own and control at least 51% and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Residency: Duval County for 12 months, or a Duval County business for 18 months with the owner living in the five-county area
- Applicants submit a net worth statement
- Participation is limited to nine years from the first contract, with possible extensions
JAXPORT’s small business program also requires JSEB certification. Florida also passed SB 1134, which takes effect January 1, 2027 and restricts DEI programs in cities and counties. How it will affect local certification programs is still being worked out, so we confirm the current rules before you apply.
Where Jacksonville agencies post bids
- City of Jacksonville: the Oracle Cloud supplier portal. Formal bids start at $150,000 for supplies and services and $200,000 for capital improvements.
- JAXPORT: its own procurement portal and small business program
- JEA, JTA and the Jacksonville Aviation Authority: their own vendor registration
- Duval County Public Schools: its own vendor process
- NAS Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport and other federal buyers: SAM.gov
- State and transportation work: MyFloridaMarketPlace and FDOT DBE certification
How GERC helps Jacksonville businesses win
- Registrations: SAM.gov, the City supplier portal, JEA, JAXPORT and MyFloridaMarketPlace
- Certifications: JSEB, DBE and SBA programs such as 8(a) and SDVOSB
- Bid targeting and bid writing services
Example: how a Jacksonville marine services firm would get started
This is an illustration of our process, not a client story.
A small marine repair company near the St. Johns River wants public work. We confirm it meets JSEB’s revenue and residency rules and apply, which also opens JAXPORT’s small business program. We register it on the City’s supplier portal and in SAM.gov for work at Naval Station Mayport, then track port and Navy solicitations and prepare a capability statement for prime contractors.
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for JSEB certification?
Jacksonville small businesses with average gross revenue of $12 million or less, 51% owner control, and Duval County residency or business history, among other requirements.
Where do I find City of Jacksonville bids?
On the City’s Oracle Cloud supplier portal.
Do I need JSEB for JAXPORT contracts?
JAXPORT’s small business program requires JSEB certification. Other JAXPORT contracts are open to registered vendors.
Who can help my Jacksonville business with government contracts?
GERC (Global Economic Research Consulting), a woman-owned small business, handles registrations, certifications and bids for Jacksonville firms. SAM.gov registration starts at $899. Call (909) 454-7076 or book a consultation.
Win government contracts in Jacksonville
Book a free 15-minute readiness call and we will map the registrations, certifications and bids that fit your business.
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