Procurement Teams
- Reduce manual work and improve process consistency.
- Maintain organized, audit-ready records.
- Gain real-time visibility into procurement status and progress.
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HOW WE HELP
PlanetBids brings the full procurement lifecycle into one secure platform so local governments can streamline operations, improve visibility, and ensure consistent policy adherence across departments.
With PlanetBids, municipalities can:
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Plan and publish procurement opportunities using consistent, policy-aligned processes.
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Engage vendors and collect secure, digital submissions.
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Collaboratively evaluate responses with full documentation.
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Award contracts confidently and maintain audit-ready records.
HOW WE HELP
PlanetBids brings the full procurement lifecycle into one secure platform so local governments can streamline operations, improve visibility, and ensure consistent policy adherence across departments.
With PlanetBids, municipalities can:
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Plan and publish procurement opportunities using consistent, policy-aligned processes.
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Engage vendors and collect secure, digital submissions.
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Collaboratively evaluate responses with full documentation.
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Award contracts confidently and maintain audit-ready records.
HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT
PlanetBids is tailored to the complex regulatory and public accountability needs of cities and counties.
It goes beyond bid posting to support end-to-end procurement—from requisition to contract award, ensuring consistent policy enforcement, transparency, and departmental collaboration.
This gives governments a trusted, unified system to modernize legacy procurement methods and reduce reliance on paper and spreadsheets.
HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT
PlanetBids is tailored to the complex regulatory and public accountability needs of cities and counties.
It goes beyond bid posting to support end-to-end procurement—from requisition to contract award, ensuring consistent policy enforcement, transparency, and departmental collaboration.
This gives governments a trusted, unified system to modernize legacy procurement methods and reduce reliance on paper and spreadsheets.
HOW PLANETBIDS COMPARES TO OTHER PROCUREMENT PLATFORMS
Most procurement tools address a single part of the process, like vendor management or solicitation postings, leaving city and county teams to manually manage the rest.
PlanetBids supports the complete procurement lifecycle in one platform:
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Manage requests, solicitations, submissions, evaluations, and awards in a single system.
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Apply standardized, auditable workflows across every purchase.
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Reduce risk from fragmented tools and manual workarounds.
The result is a centralized, defensible, and transparent procurement process across the organization.
HOW PLANETBIDS COMPARES TO OTHER PROCUREMENT PLATFORMS
Most procurement tools address a single part of the process, like vendor management or solicitation postings, leaving city and county teams to manually manage the rest.
PlanetBids supports the complete procurement lifecycle in one platform:
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Manage requests, solicitations, submissions, evaluations, and awards in a single system.
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Apply standardized, auditable workflows across every purchase.
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Reduce risk from fragmented tools and manual workarounds.
The result is a centralized, defensible, and transparent procurement process across the organization.
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT PROCESS
PlanetBids supports every stage of procurement for cities, counties, and regional governments. By managing the process in one system, agencies improve efficiency while ensuring full visibility and compliance at every step.
Planning & Solicitation Creation
Standardize and streamline how opportunities are scoped, structured, and released.
Vendor Discovery & Outreach
Expand access with centralized listings and automated notifications to local and regional suppliers.
Bid Submission
Ensure fair, compliant responses with time-stamped, secure digital submissions.
Evaluation & Review
Enable internal and cross-departmental collaboration with clear documentation.
Award & Notice
Execute awards with transparency and notify vendors easily.
Transparency & Records
Maintain full audit trails and organized documentation for council reviews, audits, or public records requests.
HOW WE HELP YOUR STAFF
PlanetBids is designed to support everyone involved in procurement.
Departments & Evaluators
- Review submissions securely and collaboratively.
- Follow clear timelines and workflows.
- Access evaluation tools aligned with policy and compliance standards.
City/County Leadership
- Support council, legal, and finance reporting requirements.
- Ensure transparency and compliance for major projects.
- Make data-informed decisions with confidence.
TOP QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED
Does PlanetBids support the full procurement process?
Yes. PlanetBids supports procurement from solicitation creation and vendor outreach through submission, evaluation, and award.
Is PlanetBids designed for higher education and public-sector requirements?
Yes. The platform is purpose-built to support public-sector governance, compliance, and transparency.
Can PlanetBids help increase vendor participation?
Yes. Automated notifications, simple registration, and digital submissions make it easier for vendors to participate.
How does PlanetBids support audits and compliance?
PlanetBids provides complete audit trails, centralized records, and configurable workflows aligned to policy.
Can PlanetBids support multiple campuses or departments?
Yes. PlanetBids is designed to scale across complex institutions.
How long does implementation take?
Most institutions can launch quickly with guided onboarding and support.
How is PlanetBids priced?
Pricing is based on institutional size and needs. Customized quotes are available.
What results can institutions expect?
Institutions typically see faster procurement cycles, improved compliance confidence, and reduced administrative workload.
GET STARTED
PlanetBids helps cities and counties modernize procurement with a platform tailored for local government accountability and real-world complexity.
If your agency is exploring procurement software to increase transparency, efficiency, and vendor engagement, PlanetBids is a trusted partner. Request a demo to see how we help governments like yours streamline procurement across every department.
