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[Monterey, Calif. – Monterey One Water has partnered with PlanetBids to modernize its procurement process with a digital solution for bid and vendor management.
As a public utility managing numerous infrastructure and construction projects, the organization aims to simplify internal procurement workflows and attract a broader pool of qualified vendors.
Monterey One previously relied on a system that required vendors to request access by email before being granted an account, which introduced friction and limited responses. Bids were promoted via newspaper notices and supplemented with brief information on the agency website.
With the adoption of PlanetBids, Monterey One Water will move to a more accessible, streamlined, and transparent approach for managing its approximately 20 to 30 annual bid solicitations, allowing vendors to register and pre-qualify online, access all bid documents, and submit bid responses in a singular portal.
Key Benefits for Monterey One Water Include:
- Expanded Vendor Participation: With an integrated vendor portal and automated broadcast tools, the agency expects to significantly increase bid responses from qualified contractors.
- Simplified Bid Posting and Submission: PlanetBids provides templates, document drag-and-drop functionality, and automated notifications to streamline the bid creation and submission process.
- Centralized Procurement Management: Procurement activities that were previously fragmented across systems and departments will now be consolidated into a single, intuitive platform.
- Ease of Access: Vendors no longer need to request access manually. Instead, they can self-register and submit responses directly through the PlanetBids portal.
“Monterey One Water’s decision to invest in a digital procurement solution reflects their commitment to transparency, efficiency, and regional vendor engagement,” said Dave DiGiacomo, CEO of PlanetBids. “We’re proud to support their vision of accessible and compliant public procurement.”
Vendor Information and Next Steps
Vendors interested in working with Monterey One Water can register for free and access bid opportunities at the Monterey One Water PlanetBids vendor portal.
About Monterey One Water
Monterey One Water is a public water and wastewater utility dedicated to protecting public health and the environment through effective and sustainable water management. Serving more than 250,000 residents and 7,000 businesses in the Monterey region, the agency leads various infrastructure, water recycling, and environmental restoration initiatives across the county. Approximately 17 million gallons of wastewater are pumped to their facilities each day. Learn more at montereyonewater.org.
About PlanetBids
PlanetBids’ lifecycle procurement platform helps procurement professionals in the public, private, education, and non-profit sectors streamline their purchasing operations and improve vendor and supplier relationships for better budget and resource management. With tools for bid and vendor management, business certification and insurance tracking, contract and document management, and reporting, PlanetBids is purpose built by procurement industry experts for agencies of all sizes and budgets. To learn more, visit planetbids.com.
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