XL EaglePlanetBids (PlanetBids vendor portal)
PlanetBids stands for PlanetBids vendor portal. PlanetBids is an eProcurement and bid management system used by many local public agencies, especially in California and other western states. Each agency has its own PlanetBids vendor portal where bids are posted and responses are accepted.
Vendors register on each agency's portal, choose categories, and receive notices. Many bids accept online submissions, including bid forms, line-item pricing, and document uploads.
Why it matters to a small contractor
Because registration is per agency, register on the PlanetBids portal of every city and district in your service area. Keep your profile current across portals, especially insurance and contact information.
Example
A small paving contractor registers on the PlanetBids portals of four cities near its yard. It soon gets a notice for a slurry seal project and submits its line-item prices online.
PlanetBids: common questions
Is PlanetBids registration free?
Vendors typically register on agency portals without paying. Check the agency's portal for its terms.
Why do I need multiple PlanetBids accounts?
Each agency runs its own portal, so you register separately with each one you want to follow.
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