BidNet Launches Its New E-Procurement System Coast-to-Coast.Business Editors ALBANY, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2001 BidNet, a division of International Data Base Corporation, has introduced its Internet-based purchasing system, which is being provided free to government agencies. BidNet's new system offers a simple online registration process for suppliers and, for a small annual fee, automatically notifies these suppliers via fax or e-mail when a new bid matches their products and services. Allegheny County, PA, Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, city, Argentina Santa Rosa, city (1991 pop. 80,629), capital of La Pampa prov., central Argentina. It is a modern city and road junction surrounded by a rich agricultural and cattle-raising area. School Board, FL, Daly City Daly City, city (1990 pop. 92,311), San Mateo co., W Calif., a suburb of San Francisco; inc. 1911. Daly City is primarily residential, its population having grown significantly since the 1970s. , CA, and Bexar County, TX are among the first agencies to adopt BidNet's purchasing system. Allegheny County's Purchasing Manager A Purchasing Manager is an employee within a company, business or other organization who is responsible at some level for buying or approving the acquisition of goods and services needed by the company. , Tom Youngs, stated: "Allegheny County is excited to be using BidNet's e-procurement solution. The County anticipates saving taxpayer dollars by greatly reducing paper copying and postage POSTAGE. The money charged by law for carrying letters, packets and documents by mail. By act of congress of March 3, 1851, Minot's Statute at Large, U. S. 587, it is enacted as follows: 2.-Sec. 1. costs. By using the system, the County's purchasing agents Noun 1. purchasing agent - an agent who purchases goods or services for another agent - a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations will now be able to spend less time on tactical activities such as photocopying photocopying, process whereby written or printed matter is directly copied by photographic techniques. Generally, photocopying is practical when just a few copies of an original are needed. When many copies are required, printing processes are more economical. and more time on strategic projects to save the County money." Registering suppliers, managing supplier databases and matching suppliers to new bid opportunities are many times paper driven, time consuming and very costly processes for many purchasing organizations. BidNet offers a core system that includes features such as issuing bids, quotes, amendments and awards online, allowing suppliers to respond to quotes online, giving instant access to bid libraries and supplier databases, as well as numerous reports. A unique aspect of BidNet's system is that it is customized to meet each organization's needs. Located in Albany, NY, BidNet has provided a national bid matching service to government agencies and their suppliers for over 15 years. BidNet's President, Peter Ansell, says, "The Internet has enabled us to use our experience to provide a free service to purchasing agencies that incorporates a comprehensive set of purchasing tools. It's a great fit because we took the time to work with government to design a product that is flexible enough to meet all of their purchasing needs, while being easy to setup See BIOS setup and install program. and use". For a live demonstration of BidNet's e-procurement system, or to learn more about their services for buyers and suppliers, go to www.bidnet.com, or call 1-800-677-1997. |
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