Vendor Registration and Requirements

Vendors interested in doing business with Highlands County should review the County’s vendor registration process and applicable requirements. Depending on the purchase or solicitation, vendors may be required to provide business information, tax documentation, insurance certificates, licenses, certifications, or other supporting documents.

Requirements may vary by purchase or solicitation. Vendors should carefully review the applicable instructions to ensure all required information and documentation are submitted.

Register as a Vendor

Complete the New/Current Vendor Registration form to register as a new vendor or update your existing vendor information with Highlands County.

Complete the Uncontracted Vendor for Disaster Assistance Form if your business is not currently contracted with the County but offers products or services that may be needed during a disaster.

Register with Bidnet Direct to view open County solicitations and receive notifications about upcoming opportunities. Registration is free.

Vendor Requirements

To be setup as a vendor in our financial system a business must provide a current W9. If providing a service on County-owned property, the business must provide a Certificate of Insurance meeting our minimum requirements.

The minimum insurance limits are as follows:

• $1,000,000 General Liability each occurrence
• $500,000 Automobile Liability
• $100,000 per accident/$500,000 Worker Compensation policy limit (or exemption certificate)

The following language must be included:

“Highlands County, a Political Subdivision of the State of Florida” shall be named as an Additional Insured on all policies except Worker’s Compensation and Professional Liability.

Certificate Holder:
Highlands County
600 S. Commerce Ave
Sebring FL 33870