1️⃣ Licensing & Entity Registration

Start here if you need a Florida construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or specialty license, or if you’re forming your LLC/corporation in Florida.

• Construction Industry Licensing Board:
  Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board – DBPR
  Licensing & regulation for GC, Residential, Building, Roofing, and many construction specialties.
• Electrical Contractors Licensing:
  Florida Electrical Contractors – DBPR
  Unlimited, residential, and specialty electrical licensing (plus alarm, low voltage, etc.).
• DBPR Licensing Portal (Apply / Manage License):
  MyFloridaLicense.com – DBPR Online Services
  Apply online, check application status, and manage existing licenses.
• Business Entity Filing (LLC, Corp, etc.):
  Sunbiz – Florida Division of Corporations
  Form your entity, file annual reports, and look up registered businesses.

Trade Focus: Electrical, HVAC/mechanical, Plumbing, and General Contractors should confirm the correct state vs. local license, exam type (statewide vs. county), and qualifiers before bidding.

2️⃣ OSHA & Safety — Florida Jobsites

Florida does not operate its own OSHA-approved state plan — most private sector workers are covered directly by federal OSHA. Use these links for construction safety requirements and training resources.

• OSHA State Plan Overview:
  OSHA – State Plans List
  Confirms that Florida is under federal OSHA jurisdiction (no separate state plan).
• Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926):
  OSHA Construction Industry Standards – 29 CFR 1926
• OSHA Training & Outreach:
  OSHA Training Resources & Outreach
  Use this for 10-hour/30-hour classes, focus four, excavation, fall protection, and more.

How to Use: Build your Florida safety plan for Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and GC crews straight from federal OSHA construction standards, and document this training in your bid packages and prequal files.

3️⃣ Florida Construction Lien Law & Contracts

Florida’s lien law (Chapter 713) is strict and very deadline-driven. Every contractor and sub should know the basics before sending a Notice to Owner or recording a Claim of Lien.

• Construction Lien Law – Statute Text:
  Florida Statutes – Chapter 713, Part I – Construction Liens
  Official statute text (713.001–713.37).
• Lien Law Overview & Deadlines (Plain English):
  Florida Construction Lien Law – Practical Guide
  Good summary of notices, recording, and enforcement.
• Mandatory Contract Language – Notice to Owner:
  Florida Statutes §713.015 – Mandatory Provisions for Direct Contracts
  The required lien warning language for many direct contracts.

Reminder: This is educational only, not legal advice. For Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and GC work, make sure you are properly licensed and track your Florida notice and filing deadlines from day one.

4️⃣ Minority, Veteran & Small Business Certification (Florida OSD)

Use Florida’s Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) plus national programs to position your firm for state and corporate supplier diversity work.

• Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) – Get Certified:
  Florida OSD – Get Certified
  State certification for eligible woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned Florida small businesses.
• OSD Overview & Resources:
  Florida Office of Supplier Diversity – Main Page
• National MBE Certification (NMSDC):
  National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
  Corporate-focused MBE certification that pairs well with your Florida OSD certification.

Trade Angle: Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and General contractors can leverage OSD and national certifications to chase subcontracts, mentor-protégé opportunities, and prime work on projects with diversity goals.

5️⃣ Bids, Vendor Registration & State Work

Once licensing, Sunbiz, and certifications are in place, register in the state’s vendor systems and start tracking bid opportunities.

• MyFloridaMarketPlace – Vendor Information Portal:
  MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Information Portal (VIP)
  Florida’s eProcurement system for state agencies and vendors.
• MFMP Vendor Resources & Guides:
  MFMP – Vendor Resources
  How to use VIP, respond to bids, and manage your vendor profile.
• State Vendor W-9 Portal:
  Florida Vendor Website – Substitute Form W-9
  Register and submit your W-9 to get paid by the State of Florida.

Tip: Use this in your Florida workshops to demonstrate exactly how to move from “licensed and certified” to “registered in MFMP and ready to bid.”

6️⃣ SFJ Study Hubs & Florida Strategy Sessions

Pair this Florida hub with my exam prep, OSHA/safety, and certification coaching to build a full “enter, expand, and scale” plan for your business.

• FL Business & Finance + Electrical / Construction Exam Prep – exam-style questions, contract & lien focus, and reference navigation.
• Trade-Specific Estimating (Electrical / HVAC / Plumbing / GC) – using Florida drawings, specs, and typical bid forms.
• OSD / MFMP Roadmap – step-by-step to get certified, registered, and actively pursuing state work.