Bethune-Cookman University announced its joining of the Florida Purchasing Group which connects nearly 50 existing participating agencies from across Florida to a large vendor pool for bid distribution and management. All potential Bethune-Cookman University vendors are encouraged to register online with www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/bethunecookmanuniversity to access upcoming solicitations.
Bethune-Cookman University joined the purchasing group in February. In joining, Bethune-Cookman University hopes to utilize the system to streamline the purchasing process. The Florida Purchasing Group is a single, online location for managing sourcing information and activities and provides local Florida government agencies the tools needed to minimize costs and time delays associated with the procurement process. Bethune-Cookman University was distributing bids and managing the procurement process manually before joining the system. In joining, Bethune-Cookman University looks to save time, reach out to more vendors automatically and achieve cost savings over the traditional paper-based bid process.
Bethune-Cookman University has access to the Florida Purchasing Group vendor pool which will enhance competition without increasing distribution costs. In addition to the existing vendors on the Florida Purchasing Group, all vendors looking to do business with Bethune-Cookman University can register online: www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/bethunecookmanuniversity. Bethune-Cookman University invites all current vendors not already registered on the purchasing group to do so today.
Registered vendors can access all open bids, related documents and files, additional addendum and award information. In addition, the Florida Purchasing Group offers a value-added service to notify vendors of new bids targeted to their industry, all addenda and advance notification of expiring term contracts. A robust NIGP code category list allows vendors registering to find the correct codes in order to receive matched bid information.
“It is not only our purchasing department that looks forward to the benefits of using the Florida Purchasing Group, but our valued vendors can now save time and access not only our open bids, but those from other agencies throughout the state. We invite all of our current vendors to register on the Florida Purchasing Group or contact bidnet direct’s vendor support team with any questions,” stated April Chapman, Procurement Manager of Bethune-Cookman University.
Vendors may register on the Florida Purchasing Group: www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/bethunecookmanuniversity. 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 Florida government agencies looking to switch from a manual bid process, please contact the Florida Purchasing Group for a demonstration of the no-cost sourcing solution.
About Bethune-Cookman University:
B-CU is an historically black university associated with the United Method Church. The university offers baccalaureate and masters degrees in 37 areas of study across seven academic schools, and emphasizes service learning and civic engagement in all aspects of student life.
Bethune-Cookman University is an institution filled with rich history and beloved traditions, and a strong commitment to academic excellence and community service. Founded by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in 1904, Bethune-Cookman University is an historically Black, United Methodist Church-related university offering baccalaureate and masters degrees. The mission is to serve in the Christian tradition the diverse educational, social, and cultural needs of its students and to develop in them the desire and capacity for continuous intellectual and professional growth, leadership and service to others. The University has deep roots in the history of America and continues to provide services to the broader community through a focus on service learning and civic engagement.
