The Office of State Purchasing is currently in a pilot project where food vendors must obtain the Bid Bulletin directly from the internet or fax on demand. Please update your registration when you have changes such as an address change, change in supplies and services for which you wish to receive Bid Bulletins, etc. Although a vendor is still eligible to register with the Office of State Purchasing without the Secretary of State's certification, there are some cases, required by law, that a vendor must be registered with the Secretary of State. In many cases state agencies have authority to purchase supplies and services directly. For these opportunities, we suggest you contact the state agencies directly.
Bids are open to public inspection immediately after they have been opened.
You must be present at the bid opening in order to review a bid response after it has been opened. Once public inspection is complete, the status of the bid is not given until the award is completed. No, faxes are not acceptable. Once all bids have been opened, they will be forwarded to the contract analyst for award recommendation to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. If you meet all criteria for award of the contract, and are the lowest responsible bidder, then you will receive notice of contract award in the mail.