Queensbury Union Free School District announced it has joined the Empire State Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities on the system. Bidnet Direct by SOVRA’s Empire State Purchasing Group connects over 350 participating agencies from across New York. The purchasing group provides a transparent bid process through which the bid is available to all vendors at the same time. Queensbury Union Free School District invites all vendors to register online at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york/queensburyschools.
Queensbury Union Free School District joined the purchasing group in September 2024. Queensbury Union Free School District will utilize the system to streamline their purchasing process including bid distribution, bid management, and vendor relations. The Empire State Purchasing Group is a single, online location for managing sourcing information and activities and provides 355 local government agencies the tools needed to have a transparent bid process while minimizing costs and saving time.
“We strive to be as transparent as possible and to give all the information we have about the bid opportunity and the procurement process to all our vendors. By becoming a part of the Empire State Purchasing Group, we can provide all the important and necessary information instantly to our vendors, everything they need is in one spot and they don’t need to contact us to find out details, they can just log in and view everything in real time. This has allowed us to create a more seamless bid process and has provided more participation from vendors across the state,” stated Kimberly Christian, purchasing/payroll clerk of Queensbury Union Free School District.
As a participating agency of the Empire State Purchasing Group, it allows Queensbury Union Free School District to expand the vendor pool and enhance vendor competition without increasing distribution costs. To be added to the existing list of vendors on the Empire State Purchasing Group, any suppliers looking to do business with Queensbury Union Free School District can register online: www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york/queensburyschools. Queensbury Union Free School District encourages all interested bidders to register today.
Registered vendors can access open bids, related documents, and files, additional addendum, and available award information from all participating agencies. In addition, the Empire State Purchasing Group offers a value-added service to notify vendors of new bids targeted to their business, including all addenda and advance notification of expiring term contracts.
With one click, Queensbury Union Free School District can now see how many vendors match a specific opportunity, how many have downloaded documents, responded and more. Queensbury Union Free School District also has its own branded page on the public side of the Empire State Purchasing Group in which taxpayers can view all closed bids and any awarded information.
Vendors may register on the Empire State Purchasing Group: www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york/queensburyschools. Bidnet Direct’s vendor support team is available to answer any questions regarding the registration process or the bid system at 800-835-4603 option 2.
Other local New York government agencies looking to switch from a manual bid process, please contact the Empire State Purchasing Group for a demonstration of the no-cost sourcing solution.
About Queensbury Union Free School District:
Queensbury Union Free School District sits in the shadows of the Adirondacks, but it ranks among the top school districts in the Capital Region for academics and fiscal efficiency. About 3,000 students in grades UPK-12 attend school on a single campus.
The district mission is to empower all students to be lifelong learners, inspired to pursue their dreams and contribute to the global community. School board members, administrators, teachers, support staff, students and parents all work together to fulfill this mission in tangible, measurable ways.
About SOVRA:
SOVRA is a leading source-to-contract solution that connects regional purchasing groups, including the Empire State Purchasing Group, across all 50 states, supporting local governments in streamlining their procurement processes. With a focus on transparency and efficiency, SOVRA empowers government agencies to enhance their purchasing activities. Learn more about how we help build stronger communities and economies by maximizing the value of every dollar spent. Visit https://sovra.com.