Government Contracting Workshop Series

Turn Opportunity into Contracts. Build Capacity. Win Business.

Gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence to complete and win in the government marketplace. This hands-on workshop series will help you build a strategy for real opportunities.

June 2026 – September 2026
Evening virtual sessions with select Saturday in-person sessions.

• Saturday, June 27th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (in person)
• Thursday, July 9th from 6:30-8:30pm (virtual)
• Thursday, July 23rd from 6:30-8:30pm (virtual)
• Thursday, August 6th from 10am-1pm (virtual)
• Thursdays, August 20th from 6:30-8:30pm (virtual)
• Thursday, September 3rd from 6:30-8:30pm (virtual)
• Thursday, September 17th from 6:30-8:30pm (virtual)
• Saturday, September 26th from 10am-1pm (in person)

In-person sessions will be held at:
Lauderhill City Hall - 5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, FL 33313

Program Highlights
• Learn how government contracting works
• Understand bids, pricing, and compliance
• Build a competitive and contract-ready business
• Gain insights into real opportunities and market research
• Apply your knowledge through a capstone project

Who Should Attend
• Small Business Owners
• Entrepreneurs
• Contractors & Trade Professionals

For more information, contact the Economic Development Division at 954-730-3041 or EcoDev@lauderhill-fl.gov.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be an active Lauderhill business with a current and active Certificate of Use at the time of application submission.
2. Must commit to attending a minimum of seven (7) of the eight (8) program sessions and completing required assignments.
3. Applicant must identify a clearly defined product or service offering within the application materials.
4. Must have between one (1) and one hundred (100) employees. 
5. Must demonstrate a bona fide interest in pursuing government contracting opportunities through completion of the application and identification of relevant procurement commodity codes.
6. Applicants must select commodity codes that reasonably align with their business offerings and correspond to goods or services commonly procured by governmental entities. The City reserves the right to determine whether selected commodity codes demonstrate a reasonable nexus to government procurement opportunities. 
7. Businesses must be legally registered and in good standing with applicable state and local requirements.

Additional Program Conditions

• Satisfaction of minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
• The City reserves the right to verify submitted information and deny applications determined to be inconsistent with the purpose of the program.

Examples of Common Government Procurement Categories

• Construction & Skilled Trades
• Professional & Administrative Services
• IT & Technology Services
• Janitorial & Facility Services
• Security Services
• Transportation & Logistics
• Food Services & Catering
• Medical & Health Services
• Office Supplies & Equipment
• Education & Training Services