Davis School District announced it has joined the Utah Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities on the system.
FARMINGTON, Utah, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Davis School District announced it has joined the Utah Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities on the system. Bidnet Direct by SOVRA’s Purchasing Group connects participating agencies from across Utah. The purchasing group provides a transparent bid process through which the bid is available to all vendors at the same time. Davis School District invites all vendors to register online at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/utah/davisschooldistrict.
Registered vendors can access bids, related documents, addendum and award information.
Davis School District joined the purchasing group in February 2024. Davis School District will utilize the system to streamline their purchasing process including bid distribution, bid management, and vendor relations. The Utah Purchasing Group is a single, online location for managing sourcing information and activities and provides local government agencies the tools needed to have a transparent bid process while minimizing costs and saving time.
“We strive to be as transparent as possible and to give all the information we have about the bid opportunity and the procurement process to all of our vendors. By becoming a part of the Utah Purchasing Group, we can provide all solicitation details instantly so our vendors won’t have to contact us and they can log in and view everything in real time. This has allowed us to create a more seamless bid process and has provided more participation from vendors across the state,” stated Lori Peterson, Purchasing Director of Davis School District.
As a participating agency of the Utah Purchasing Group, it allows Davis School District to expand their vendor pool and enhance vendor competition without increasing distribution costs. To be added to the existing list of vendors on the Utah Purchasing Group, any suppliers looking to do business with Davis School District can register online: http://www.bidnetdirect.com/utah/davisschooldistrict. Davis School District encourages all interested bidders to register today.
Registered vendors can access open bids, related documents, and files, additional addendum, and available award information from all participating agencies. In addition, the Utah Purchasing Group offers a value-added service to notify vendors of new bids targeted to their business, including all addenda and advance notification of expiring term contracts.
With one click, Davis School District can now see how many vendors match a specific opportunity, how many have downloaded documents, responded and more. Davis School District also has its own, branded page on the public side of the Utah Purchasing Group in which taxpayers can view all closed bids and any awarded information.
Vendors may register on the Utah Purchasing Group: http://www.bidnetdirect.com/utah/davisschooldistrict. Bidnet Direct’s vendor support team is available to answer any questions regarding the registration process or the bid system at 800-835-4603 option 2.
Other local Utah government agencies looking to switch from a manual bid process, please contact the Utah Purchasing Group for a demonstration of the no-cost sourcing solution.
About Davis School District:
Davis School District is a school district serving Davis County, Utah, United States. Headquartered in the county seat of Farmington, it is the 61st largest school district in the United States and the 2nd largest school district in Utah with 72,987 students attending Davis schools as of 2019.
About SOVRA:
SOVRA is a leading source-to-contract solution that connects regional purchasing groups, including the Utah Purchasing Group, across all 50 states, supporting local governments in streamlining their procurement processes. With a focus on transparency and efficiency, SOVRA empowers government agencies to enhance their purchasing activities. Learn more about how we help build stronger communities and economies by maximizing the value of every dollar spent. Visit https://sovra.com.
Media Contact
Bertrand Guignat, Bidnet Direct, 800-835-4603, bertrand.guignat@mdfcommerce.com, www.bidnetdirect.com
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