CONFIDENTIAL 2009
Proven Results
BidBridge, LLC

Introduction to BidBridge
• The leading e-procurement firm for government and public agencies
BidBridge, LLC with a proven history and nationwide presence
• Unparalleled level of supplier relationships and contacts
• Unique, unbiased approach with emphasis on improving efficiencies
Strategic Focus in the exchange of goods and services
• We deliver strategic sourcing solutions, a transparent bid
environment and historic savings of 13% versus budget – at no direct
cost to you.
• Our distinctive expertise stems from our working relationships with
Unique Expertise over 300 professional purchasing organizations in the public sector.
•Our public sector experience includes state, city and county
government, K-12 private and public schools, utilities and higher
education
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Broad Experience & Capabilities
Athletic Equipment Chemicals Digital Equipment RFID Tags Police Vehicles Data Center Equip
IT Equipment Generators Water Treatment Snow Blowers Propane Fleet Vehicles
Transit Buses Building Demolition Cisco Equipment Public Works Equip Fleet Vehicles Road Salt
Heavy Equipment HDTVs School Buses Street Sweepers Service Contracts Software Training
BidBridge works with over 300 professional
purchasing organizations in 28 states
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What They’re Saying About BidBridge
Without hesitation, we contact BidBridge when we have an item for reverse auction.
Ronnie Green, Director of Purchasing
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, North Carolina
Our experience with BidBridge has
been extremely positive – they add a
I highly recommend that any governmental entity powerful new dimension to the bid
avail themselves of BidBridge’s electronic process.
procurement platform on future purchases.
Troy Powell, City Manager Jim Leidgen, City Clerk
City of Claremore, Oklahoma City of Jeffersontown, Kentucky
The auction saved the taxpayers money
I am impressed with this process and look forward and got a very qualified, very good
to using it on other important commodities. company to come in.
Jim Howard, Purchasing Director Rick Ryland, City Administrator
City of Fort Wayne, Indiana City of Norton, OH
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Electronic Sealed Bidding
What is BidBridge’s Electronic Sealed Bid Platform?
• BidBridge delivers a real-time, secure, web-based electronic bidding process
in which pre-selected groups of suppliers competitively bid for a defined
product or service over a period of time
The Electronic Bid Process
• Most events are set for 30 minutes
• Extension periods are permitted
based on competitive activity
• A minimum decrement is used
• A bid ceiling may be used
• A separate deadline is set in advance of the event date for the receipt of
informational material and exceptions to specifications
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Watch as Suppliers Compete for Your Business
Buyers watch as Suppliers
compete in dynamic bid
environment to earn their
business.
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What Does a Supplier See?
Suppliers only see their bid amount and rank.
They see no other data from competing
Suppliers.
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Date: April 13, 2007
Buyer: Louisville, KY Metro Government
Asset: 1,000 Digital Cameras
Suppliers: 7 – six sourced by BidBridge
Approved Budget: $168,000
Length of Bid: 1 hr 5 mins
Total Bids: 120
First Place Turnovers: 33
Final Price: $119,990
Savings vs Budget: $48,010 or 28.5%

Date: November 30, 2006
Buyer: Charlotte-Mecklenberg, NC
Schools
Asset: Modular Classroom Units
Suppliers: 6 – four sourced by BidBridge
Approved Budget: $4,500,000
Length of Bid: 3hrs 3min
Total Bids: 409
First Place Turnovers: 40
Final Price: $4,172,570
Savings vs Budget: $327,430 or 7.2%

Date: March 30, 2006
Buyer: Warren County, Kentucky
Asset: 5 Pumper Trucks
Suppliers: 8 – seven sourced by
BidBridge
Approved Budget: $1,100,000
Length of Bid: 38 minutes
Total Bids: 91
First Place Turnovers: 2
Final Price: $898,230
Savings vs Budget: $201,770 or 18.3%

Buyer: Louisville, KY Metro Government
Asset: Readily Available Ammunition
Suppliers: 3
Approved Budget: $405,000
Length of Bid: 36 mins
Total Bids: 24
First Place Turnovers: 4
Final Price: $316,600
Savings vs Budget: $88,400 or 22%

Audit Trail & Reporting
BidBridge delivers instant bid tabulations following each event, with the following three reports immediately available:
Final Bid Submission Event Summary Report All Bid Data Report
• Details the final bid by supplier per • A snapshot of the event’s conclusion • A detailed listing of each supplier’s
line item including the number of bids per bid throughout the event, including
supplier time-stamp and rank.
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Providing Solutions in Common Areas of Purchasing
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FAQ’s
Is a buyer obligated to accept the lowest bid?
No, each buyer may evaluate the online bids to determine for themselves “Lowest
& Best Value.”
Does a supplier have to lower their bid?
No, they are required to submit their bid online by the required deadline but are under
no obligation to lower bid.
Who invites and approves suppliers?
The buyer provides a preferred supplier list; however, BidBridge can augment the list with
other suppliers from their database. The buyer ultimately approves all suppliers that are
invited to bid.
What if problems occur during the online event?
During the training of all suppliers, a toll free telephone number is provided that allows for “off
site” assistance, up to and including suspension of the event until corrections can be made.
How are Alternates handled?
No differently than as directed in the specifications. The bid is amended to reflect the
addition or subtraction pricing of the alternate.
Is the buyer obligated to award?
No, if the buyer is not satisfied with the bids, then they are free to reject all bids.
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Getting Started
Visit www.bidbridge.net to register and download a copy of our Getting Started Guide
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