While Supplier Diversity and Inclusion is not new, the push for inclusive procurement has intensified. Many government agencies are working harder than ever to modernize their procurement practices in ways that reduce participation barriers for underrepresented and marginalized groups.Read More
Legacy modernization is a trend that has gained attention in recent years as organizations seek to improve efficiency, security, compliance, and agility. But how does a buying organization know it is time to modernize? Let’s discuss why it’s time to move on from your green screen to a modernized legacy system.Read More
BidNet Direct understands these concerns and that’s why we’ve integrated Amazon Web Services and localized data hosting with our platform, ensuring a secure and reliable environment for critical data.Read More
When people think of going paperless, they often think of the environmental benefits. When it comes to purchasing professionals, environmental factors may play a role in the decision to forget the paper and switch to an e-sourcing solution as well.
With the holiday receiving more and more mainstream attention, starting earlier and earlier every year, have you ever wondered about the spending that Americans do for Halloween? 2017 presented a record year in America for the spookiest of holidays...
BidNet Direct is happy to announce that we have welcomed 10 new local government organizations to our regional purchasing groups. These organizations cover 7 different states, and add to the continuously growing number of organizations utilizing the e-sourcing solution.
There are many ways that local government organizations choose to communicate with their vendors about new solicitation opportunities. Some public organizations choose to employ multiple methods of communication to spread the word about their open business opportunities. Here is a look at the types of communication...
BidNet Direct has helped hundreds of local government agencies spread the word about utilizing the platform, and the workload is on us!
BidNet Direct is pleased to have welcomed 14 new local government organizations to our growing regional purchasing groups in June and July of 2018. These organizations are spread over 6 different states, and join the already over 750+ organizations that utilize BidNet Direct to host their solicitations online.
The New Jersey Purchasing Group is a purchasing platform that provides local government agencies with bid and vendor management capabilities.
Learn more about what a bid library is, it's uses, and how it can be beneficial for public organizations to have access to one.
The City of Boise, Idaho needed to expand their purchasing process to include an easy solution for growing vendor outreach. After conducting some research on existing e-sourcing solutions, the City decided BidNet Direct was the platform that met its needs.
When it comes to awarded bid opportunities, there is a significant disparity amongst the amount of Women, Minority, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (WMDBE) available, and those receiving contracts. For that reason, many government organizations at the federal, state, and local levels are working hard to ensure that these types of businesses are involved with the bidding process.
