Vendors are encouraged to participate in the city's system of electronic bid distribution. Membership with either of the programs; DemandStar or BidNet, offers vendors a number of important benefits:
- Automatic notification of bid opportunities and addendas via e-mail or fax
- Download bid and proposal packages at no charge
- Access to Planholders lists
- Access to contract award information
- Ability to submit sealed bid responses online for selected projects