Each bid is support with a half page of notes. Vendor may opt not to submit a bid. All bids are displayed to the buyer in tabular format for quick review. This shows vendor name, location and bid details. Response notes are a click away.
Buyers can also view the online profiles of the responding vendors.
A buyer will typically select 2 to 3 vendors for the technical specification round. Selection is done completely by the buyer. Buyer identify is revealed and competing bids are also revealed. Vendor completes full specification including tools and technologies to be used, project tasks, milestones, team composition, budget plans, and other contract details. Vendor may opt to reduce bid amount.