The Platform of Choice for Those in Procurement
The PlanetBids System is a web-based, modularized, configurable tool built for each agency's needs.
INTRODUCING THE PB SYSTEM™
PB’s Inner Core
Bid Management
Streamline the process of creating, managing, receiving, and awarding bids entirely online.
Vendor Management
Interactively search, view, create, manage and communicate with vendors 24/7.
Document Management NEW
AI-driven document creation and collaboration
PB’s Orbit
Contract Management
Insurance Management
Business Certification
Emergency Operations
Project Evaluations
Bid Spec Library
Bid Management
Elevate Your Procurement Efficiency
Our Bid Management system revolutionizes procurement, saving time and resources by transitioning to a paperless process. Designed for quick management of bids from issue to award, Bid Management specializes in construction and public works projects – a standout in eProcurement. Vendors gain a secure, interactive platform to access and respond to opportunities, making it a comprehensive tool for modern procurement needs.
Bid Management
Key Features
- Centralized bid document distribution and e-commerce functionality for seamless transactions
- Automatic notification systems for addendums and custom email alerts
- Enhanced security features with sealed bids and robust user access management
- Advanced e-bidding options for public works, complete with detailed financial tools
Elevate Your Procurement Efficiency
Our Bid Management system revolutionizes procurement, saving time and resources by transitioning to a paperless process. Designed for quick management of bids from issue to award, Bid Management specializes in construction and public works projects – a standout in eProcurement. Vendors gain a secure, interactive platform to access and respond to opportunities, making it a comprehensive tool for modern procurement needs.
Vendor Management
Simplify, Verify, and Connect
Efficiently manage vendor data and simplify registrations with our Vendor Management module. Ensure accuracy with unique vendor profiles, perform quick searches, and verify credentials in real time. Utilize detailed reports and direct communication tools to keep your vendor relations clear and organized.
Vendor Management
Key Features
- Streamlined vendor categorization and demographic analysis
- Real-time verification of diverse certifications and licenses
- No-cost vendor profile registration and self-maintenance
- Advanced search, automated notifications, and comprehensive reporting with outreach tracking
Simplify, Verify, and Connect
Efficiently manage vendor data and simplify registrations with our Vendor Management module. Ensure accuracy with unique vendor profiles, perform quick searches, and verify credentials in real time. Utilize detailed reports and direct communication tools to keep your vendor relations clear and organized.
Bid Spec Library
Your Universe of Procurement Potential
Unlock a world of opportunities with our Bid Spec Library, a vast repository of projects managed by PlanetBids agencies. This powerful resource significantly cuts down on research time, aiding in the creation of bid specifications and facilitating the search for potential bidding partners. Streamline your bidding process with access to a wealth of information, all in one convenient location.
Bid Spec Library
Key Features
- Easy search and review of current bid postings
- Convenient downloading of essential bid documents
- Vast lists of prospective bidders for networking
- Extensive library of projects with language supporting cooperative and joint ventures
Your Universe of Procurement Potential
Unlock a world of opportunities with our Bid Spec Library, a vast repository of projects managed by PlanetBids agencies. This powerful resource significantly cuts down on research time, aiding in the creation of bid specifications and facilitating the search for potential bidding partners. Streamline your bidding process with access to a wealth of information, all in one convenient location.
NEW
Document Management
AI-driven document creation and collaboration
Collective Editing
Tag users and see comments in real time, with comprehensive audit history.
Pre-Built Clause Library
Insert approved, reusable boilerplate language into any template.
Intuitive Dashboard
See all templates and current documents with to-do lists and live previews.
Unlimited Templates
Quickly create new templates and template types and update permissions.
Contract Management
Manage, Track, and Report with Ease
Experience exceptional organization and efficiency with our Contract Management module, an essential extension of the PB System™ Vendor Management suite. Designed for contract administrators and procurement professionals, this module provides fast, dependable access to up-to-date contract information. The need to manually search through extensive paperwork is eliminated.
Key Features
- Centralized editing and tracking of contract details and revisions
- Comprehensive subcontractor data management
- Online archival of contract documents with full history and audit capability
- Advanced reporting and search tools for critical contract information
Contract Management
Manage, Track, and Report with Ease
Experience exceptional organization and efficiency with our Contract Management module, an essential extension of the PB System™ Vendor Management suite. Designed for contract administrators and procurement professionals, this module provides fast, dependable access to up-to-date contract information. The need to manually search through extensive paperwork is eliminated.
Key Features
- Centralized editing and tracking of contract details and revisions
- Comprehensive subcontractor data management
- Online archival of contract documents with full history and audit capability
- Advanced reporting and search tools for critical contract information
Contract Management
Manage, Track, and Report with Ease
Experience exceptional organization and efficiency with our Contract Management module, an essential extension of the PB System™ Vendor Management suite. Designed for contract administrators and procurement professionals, this module provides fast, dependable access to up-to-date contract information. The need to manually search through extensive paperwork is eliminated.
Key Features
- Centralized editing and tracking of contract details and revisions
- Comprehensive subcontractor data management
- Online archival of contract documents with full history and audit capability
- Advanced reporting and search tools for critical contract information
Contract Management
Manage, Track, and Report with Ease
Experience exceptional organization and efficiency with our Contract Management module, an essential extension of the PB System™ Vendor Management suite. Designed for contract administrators and procurement professionals, this module provides fast, dependable access to up-to-date contract information. The need to manually search through extensive paperwork is eliminated.
Key Features
- Centralized editing and tracking of contract details and revisions
- Comprehensive subcontractor data management
- Online archival of contract documents with full history and audit capability
- Advanced reporting and search tools for critical contract information
Insurance Management
Simplify, Secure, and Streamline
Streamline insurance certificate management with this module, tailored for risk managers, procurement, and contract administrators. Automate and simplify the maintenance and access of up-to-date insurance information for vendors and contractors. Integrated with My Insurance in the PB System™, it facilitates all insurance-related tasks in one place, suitable for both departmental and organization-wide deployment.
Key Features
- Flexible addition and editing of insurance certificates by agencies or vendors, including broker and agent details
- Easy uploading and historical viewing of ACORD certificates, with AM Best integration
- Automated notification settings for efficient communication and custom email alerts
- Use My Insurance for vendor requests and generate detailed reports on various insurance aspects
Insurance Management
Simplify, Secure, and Streamline
Streamline insurance certificate management with this module, tailored for risk managers, procurement, and contract administrators. Automate and simplify the maintenance and access of up-to-date insurance information for vendors and contractors. Integrated with My Insurance in the PB System™, it facilitates all insurance-related tasks in one place, suitable for both departmental and organization-wide deployment.
Key Features
- Flexible addition and editing of insurance certificates by agencies or vendors, including broker and agent details
- Easy uploading and historical viewing of ACORD certificates, with AM Best integration
- Automated notification settings for efficient communication and custom email alerts
- Use My Insurance for vendor requests and generate detailed reports on various insurance aspects
Insurance Management
Simplify, Secure, and Streamline
Streamline insurance certificate management with this module, tailored for risk managers, procurement, and contract administrators. Automate and simplify the maintenance and access of up-to-date insurance information for vendors and contractors. Integrated with My Insurance in the PB System™, it facilitates all insurance-related tasks in one place, suitable for both departmental and organization-wide deployment.
Key Features
- Flexible addition and editing of insurance certificates by agencies or vendors, including broker and agent details
- Easy uploading and historical viewing of ACORD certificates, with AM Best integration
- Automated notification settings for efficient communication and custom email alerts
- Use My Insurance for vendor requests and generate detailed reports on various insurance aspects
Insurance Management
Simplify, Secure, and Streamline
Streamline insurance certificate management with this module, tailored for risk managers, procurement, and contract administrators. Automate and simplify the maintenance and access of up-to-date insurance information for vendors and contractors. Integrated with My Insurance in the PB System™, it facilitates all insurance-related tasks in one place, suitable for both departmental and organization-wide deployment.
Key Features
- Flexible addition and editing of insurance certificates by agencies or vendors, including broker and agent details
- Easy uploading and historical viewing of ACORD certificates, with AM Best integration
- Automated notification settings for efficient communication and custom email alerts
- Use My Insurance for vendor requests and generate detailed reports on various insurance aspects
Business Certification
Empower and Comply with Ease
Simplify certification and prequalification management with our Business Certification module, ideal for Small Business, Minority, or Diversity programs. Agencies can easily monitor vendor certifications and prequalifications, while vendors have the ability to view and connect with certified counterparts for subcontracting possibilities. Integrating this module with our Bid Management module further enhances control and offers comprehensive reporting capabilities.
Key Features
- Multiple certification types and vendor self-management of certifications and prequalifications
- Compliance with CADIR regulations.
- Automated renewal notifications and capability to perform random audits
- Search functionality for certified vendors with list generation
Business Certification
Empower and Comply with Ease
Simplify certification and prequalification management with our Business Certification module, ideal for Small Business, Minority, or Diversity programs. Agencies can easily monitor vendor certifications and prequalifications, while vendors have the ability to view and connect with certified counterparts for subcontracting possibilities. Integrating this module with our Bid Management module further enhances control and offers comprehensive reporting capabilities.
Key Features
- Multiple certification types and vendor self-management of certifications and prequalifications
- Compliance with CADIR regulations.
- Automated renewal notifications and capability to perform random audits
- Search functionality for certified vendors with list generation
Business Certification
Empower and Comply with Ease
Simplify certification and prequalification management with our Business Certification module, ideal for Small Business, Minority, or Diversity programs. Agencies can easily monitor vendor certifications and prequalifications, while vendors have the ability to view and connect with certified counterparts for subcontracting possibilities. Integrating this module with our Bid Management module further enhances control and offers comprehensive reporting capabilities.
Key Features
- Multiple certification types and vendor self-management of certifications and prequalifications
- Compliance with CADIR regulations.
- Automated renewal notifications and capability to perform random audits
- Search functionality for certified vendors with list generation
Business Certification
Empower and Comply with Ease
Simplify certification and prequalification management with our Business Certification module, ideal for Small Business, Minority, or Diversity programs. Agencies can easily monitor vendor certifications and prequalifications, while vendors have the ability to view and connect with certified counterparts for subcontracting possibilities. Integrating this module with our Bid Management module further enhances control and offers comprehensive reporting capabilities.
Key Features
- Multiple certification types and vendor self-management of certifications and prequalifications
- Compliance with CADIR regulations.
- Automated renewal notifications and capability to perform random audits
- Search functionality for certified vendors with list generation
Emergency Operations
Streamlined Access and Communication
Be prepared for the unexpected with our Emergency Operations module. It's a real lifesaver, giving your organization the tools to quickly find and manage vendors who can supply essential goods and services during emergencies. A perfect partner to the existing Vendor Management module in the PB System™, it can be set up just where you need it, whether in one department or across your whole organization. It's all about staying one step ahead in any crisis.
Key Features
- Shared database of emergency suppliers and their locations, organized by categories like Goods, Services, and Heavy Equipment
- Comprehensive forms for detailed emergency vendor information, with the ability to generate specific reports
- Automated vendor notifications and scheduled summary reports for up-to-date records
- Unlimited user access and a free mobile app with offline mode for emergency situations
Emergency Operations
Streamlined Access and Communication
Be prepared for the unexpected with our Emergency Operations module. It's a real lifesaver, giving your organization the tools to quickly find and manage vendors who can supply essential goods and services during emergencies. A perfect partner to the existing Vendor Management module in the PB System™, it can be set up just where you need it, whether in one department or across your whole organization. It's all about staying one step ahead in any crisis.
Key Features
- Shared database of emergency suppliers and their locations, organized by categories like Goods, Services, and Heavy Equipment
- Comprehensive forms for detailed emergency vendor information, with the ability to generate specific reports
- Automated vendor notifications and scheduled summary reports for up-to-date records
- Unlimited user access and a free mobile app with offline mode for emergency situations
Emergency Operations
Streamlined Access and Communication
Be prepared for the unexpected with our Emergency Operations module. It's a real lifesaver, giving your organization the tools to quickly find and manage vendors who can supply essential goods and services during emergencies. A perfect partner to the existing Vendor Management module in the PB System™, it can be set up just where you need it, whether in one department or across your whole organization. It's all about staying one step ahead in any crisis.
Key Features
- Shared database of emergency suppliers and their locations, organized by categories like Goods, Services, and Heavy Equipment
- Comprehensive forms for detailed emergency vendor information, with the ability to generate specific reports
- Automated vendor notifications and scheduled summary reports for up-to-date records
- Unlimited user access and a free mobile app with offline mode for emergency situations
Emergency Operations
Streamlined Access and Communication
Be prepared for the unexpected with our Emergency Operations module. It's a real lifesaver, giving your organization the tools to quickly find and manage vendors who can supply essential goods and services during emergencies. A perfect partner to the existing Vendor Management module in the PB System™, it can be set up just where you need it, whether in one department or across your whole organization. It's all about staying one step ahead in any crisis.
Key Features
- Shared database of emergency suppliers and their locations, organized by categories like Goods, Services, and Heavy Equipment
- Comprehensive forms for detailed emergency vendor information, with the ability to generate specific reports
- Automated vendor notifications and scheduled summary reports for up-to-date records
- Unlimited user access and a free mobile app with offline mode for emergency situations
Project Evaluations
Streamline, Collaborate, and Assess Effectively
Streamline your bid evaluations with our Evaluation Management add-on. Seamlessly integrate with the Bid Management module or use standalone for a fully online process. Equip buying officers and committees with tools to set criteria, assess bidders effectively, score proposals, and communicate effortlessly. This system ensures objective evaluation of key factors like technical skills, cost, and presentation, while documenting every step of the decision-making process. It's all about efficient, transparent evaluations to find the perfect bidder fit.
Key Features
- Thorough RFP and bid evaluations, meeting scheduling, and seamless document sharing
- Prioritization of technical qualifications, with clear evaluation criteria to score proposals impartially.
- Proposal strength and weakness reporting to achieve consensus scoring among evaluators
- Unlimited evaluator access, automated email notifications, and detailed reporting with notes documentation
Project Evaluations
Streamline, Collaborate, and Assess Effectively
Streamline your bid evaluations with our Evaluation Management add-on. Seamlessly integrate with the Bid Management module or use standalone for a fully online process. Equip buying officers and committees with tools to set criteria, assess bidders effectively, score proposals, and communicate effortlessly. This system ensures objective evaluation of key factors like technical skills, cost, and presentation, while documenting every step of the decision-making process. It's all about efficient, transparent evaluations to find the perfect bidder fit.
Key Features
- Thorough RFP and bid evaluations, meeting scheduling, and seamless document sharing
- Prioritization of technical qualifications, with clear evaluation criteria to score proposals impartially.
- Proposal strength and weakness reporting to achieve consensus scoring among evaluators
- Unlimited evaluator access, automated email notifications, and detailed reporting with notes documentation
Project Evaluations
Streamline, Collaborate, and Assess Effectively
Streamline your bid evaluations with our Evaluation Management add-on. Seamlessly integrate with the Bid Management module or use standalone for a fully online process. Equip buying officers and committees with tools to set criteria, assess bidders effectively, score proposals, and communicate effortlessly. This system ensures objective evaluation of key factors like technical skills, cost, and presentation, while documenting every step of the decision-making process. It's all about efficient, transparent evaluations to find the perfect bidder fit.
Key Features
- Thorough RFP and bid evaluations, meeting scheduling, and seamless document sharing
- Prioritization of technical qualifications, with clear evaluation criteria to score proposals impartially.
- Proposal strength and weakness reporting to achieve consensus scoring among evaluators
- Unlimited evaluator access, automated email notifications, and detailed reporting with notes documentation
Project Evaluations
Streamline, Collaborate, and Assess Effectively
Streamline your bid evaluations with our Evaluation Management add-on. Seamlessly integrate with the Bid Management module or use standalone for a fully online process. Equip buying officers and committees with tools to set criteria, assess bidders effectively, score proposals, and communicate effortlessly. This system ensures objective evaluation of key factors like technical skills, cost, and presentation, while documenting every step of the decision-making process. It's all about efficient, transparent evaluations to find the perfect bidder fit.
Key Features
- Thorough RFP and bid evaluations, meeting scheduling, and seamless document sharing
- Prioritization of technical qualifications, with clear evaluation criteria to score proposals impartially.
- Proposal strength and weakness reporting to achieve consensus scoring among evaluators
- Unlimited evaluator access, automated email notifications, and detailed reporting with notes documentation
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