Business Opportunities and Results
Important Note: The protocol posted on this website shall control all proceedings associated with this Selection Cycle.
Scheduled Dates and Times
January Selection Cycle
Results from the January Selection Cycle are posted below. Business Opportunities for the May Selection Cycle will be posted on May 15, 2025.
Absolute Application Deadline
All applications for any or all of the posted business opportunities must be received in the Business Enterprise headquarters in Tallahassee by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on May 31, 2025 without exception. You will be notified by email once your application is received.
Selection Cycle Testing
To be determined.
Selection Panel Meeting
To be determined.
Selection Cycle Interviews
To be determined.
Application Form
Download the Business Opportunity Application Form (PDF).
Results for the January Selection Cycle
Region 2
- Facility 033: Snack Bar, Duval County Courthouse, Jacksonville - awarded to Orlando Ramirez.
Region 3
- Facility 459: Non-Highway Vending (Multiple Post Office locations), Orange County - awarded to Ryan Akeley.
Region 4
- Facility 112: Non-Highway Vending Route, Lee and Collier Counties - awarded to Andrew Willson.
- Facility 161: Non-Highway Vending Route, West Tampa - awarded to Jeff Estebo.
- Facility 396: Non-Highway Vending Route, East Tampa - awarded to Sam Weaver.
- Facility 627: Non-Highway Vending Route, Micro-Markets & Downtown Tampa - awarded to Jermaine Hicks.
Region 5
- Facility 431: I-95 Southbound Rest Area, St. Lucie County - awarded to Patrick Carty.
Additional Information
Selection Cycle Exam
The test for the current selection cycle will take place in the District Office designated by the applicant on his or her application according to the Scheduled Date and Time listed at the top of this page. Persons arriving after the start of the test will be turned away and disqualified from further consideration. The test concludes at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Applicants will be notified by email and follow-up phone call regarding testing date, time, and location. Contact the designated District Office for directions if needed. Study guides are available to help you Prepare for the Vendor Selection Test.
Selection Cycle Interview
The Selection Panel will meet at a location or a virtual format yet to be determined according to the Scheduled Date and Time listed at the top of this page. Interviews for qualified applicants may begin on the first scheduled interview day or at appointed times on the following days. It is expected that the Panel's business will conclude no later than 5:00 PM on the last scheduled interview date, if not sooner, depending upon the number of applicants qualifying for an interview.
