Florida Association ofPublic Procurement Officials
Established in 1968, FAPPO has been focused on and driven towards education, professional development, and agency collaboration and cooperation through networking.
Empowering Florida's Public Procurement Professionals
FAPPO strives to provide its members with opportunities to advance their public procurement expertise in order to convey current best practices, industry standards, and professional services to their agencies.
Our membership of around 1,000 public procurement professionals represents over 300 agencies throughout the State of Florida, including municipalities, counties, state, special districts and authorities, universities, colleges, school boards, public utilities and sheriff offices.
Our membership provides its own resource of knowledge, experience, and expertise regarding the ins and outs of public procurement and a huge source of information to our members.
Mission Statement
"To empower Florida public procurement professionals through communication, education, and networking opportunities."
Vision Statement
"To be the premier resource for knowledge and information on public procurement in Florida."
Core Values
- Collaboration - working together for common goals
- Professionalism - applying highest standards
- Passion - engaging with enthusiasm
- Ethical - doing the right thing
- Innovative - incorporating imagination
- Relevant - staying connected with trends
Upcoming Events
Join us at our upcoming events and conferences
Honoring Liberty and Legacy
"As we Inspire Evolution in Procurement"
May 3-6, 2026
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Learn MoreFall Workshop
Professional development and training opportunities
Check calendar for dates
Learn MoreEducational Webinars
Webinars directed specifically to the public procurement industry
Virtual Events
View CalendarAnnouncements
2026 Annual Conference and Trade Show
"Honoring Liberty and Legacy, as we Inspire Evolution in Procurement"
May 3-6, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando
Call for Presentations deadline extended to Dec 19!
Submit PresentationAnnual Award Winners 2025
Please join FAPPO in congratulating the Annual Award Winners for 2025.
View Full List of Award WinnersNIGP-CPP Certification Recognition
NIGP's Certification Commission is honored to recognize the public procurement professionals who attained their NIGP Certified Procurement Professional designation (NIGP-CPP) as of the latest testing period.
View NIGP's Press ReleaseGovernment Procurement Partner
Cooperative Purchasing Program
Cooperative Partner Plus
Government Cooperative Purchasing
Ready to Join FAPPO?
To find out more about eligibility and process to become a member of FAPPO, visit our Membership Information page and join today!