Important information if you are registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) federal system. Your CCR registration is set to expire between July 16, 2012 and October 15, 2012. On July 30, 2012, the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system is going away. CCR, along with Federal Agency Registration (FedReg), the Online Representations and Certifications Application [...]
Stay Active! Remember to remain an active bidder. Here are some things to do periodically: If you’re already a bidder, you can update your information online. Use SPO Online to keep bid contact information up to date. Use change form to update other business information (FEIN number, change in tax classification status). Submit an annual report [...]
As you respond to bid opportunities or proposals, remember to: Read the entire bid document Direct all communication to the Procurement Officer Ask questions if you can’t meet the bid requirements Provide everything requested in the bid document Be on time Most importantly, the State relies upon its suppliers to provide the goods and services [...]
Doing Business with the State of ND: Step-By-Step 1. Search the Commodity Codes 2. Register as a Bidder 3. Check Website for Bid Opportunities 4. Submit Bid Proposal Be competitive, complete and timely! For more information about doing business with the State of North Dakota, please contact SPO. State Procurement Office 600 E. Boulevard Avenue [...]
State Bidders List Application Following up from the previous weeks’ topics about becoming an approved bidder, this week’s topic is how to get on the State Bidders list. Here are a few key things to know: There are no fees with the bidders list application Forms and instructions can be found at www.nd.gov/spo Select commodity codes [...]
ND Secretary of State Registration Following up from last week’s discussion about becoming an approved bidder, this week’s topic is how to register with the ND Secretary of State. A North Dakota corporation must be an active corporation and have its Articles of Incorporation on file with the Secretary of State. A registered agent must be maintained [...]
Wanted! Approved Bidders Here are some fun facts about the State Bidders List: 2,973 approved bidders as of January 2012 1,737 are ND businesses (58%) The State Procurement Office actively seeks vendors to register as bidders to increase the competition on state bids The bidders list does not replace direct marketing Some solicitations require that the [...]
Where YOU Fit In The State Procurement Office maintains a list of individuals and businesses desiring to provide goods and services to the State. Remember, for solicitations… Under $25,000 – state agencies are encouraged to use the list Over $25,000 – state agencies must use the list State law requires that procurement officers rotate vendors solicited [...]
There are several different methods of procurement for goods and services. Think back to those bidding thresholds and as you review these methods: Government Source Small Purchase (Up to $2,500) Informal Bids or Proposals ($2,500 – $25,000) Formal Procurement (Over $25,000) Alternate Procurement Emergency Purchase Question:What’s the difference between an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and an Request [...]
Following up from last week’s discussion about preference laws… ND does have a preference law for printing: printing must be awarded to a resident North Dakota bidder. A non-resident bidder may be awarded a printing contract in some cases, such as if it is not practical to award to a resident ND bidder. It is practical [...]
