Today, the Exeter Fire District announced they will utilize the Rhode Island Purchasing Group for vendor management and bid distribution. This purchasing community and e-Procurement solution from Bidnet Direct connects public purchasing departments throughout Rhode Island. The Exeter Fire District encourages all local vendors interested in doing business with local government agencies to register online with the Rhode Island Purchasing Group to gain access to upcoming bid opportunities by visiting https://www.bidnetdirect.com/rhode-island/exeterfd.
The Rhode Island Purchasing Group is a regional online community for public purchasing professionals looking to increase efficiency and transparency for their agency’s procurement process. Through participation with the Rhode Island Purchasing Group, the Exeter Fire District joins Providence Public Schools, Chariho Regional School District and approximately 34 other agencies in posting RFPs and RFQs on one central location. The online purchasing group makes it easier for local vendors to find, access and bid on local public solicitations and continues grow each month.
“As a Fire District, we are always looking to increase our outreach to vendors,” says Charlie Franklin, Chairman of the Fire District Board. “That’s why collaboration with other agencies is important. We believe the Rhode Island Purchasing Group will help us extend the reach of our solicitations, and help our vendors find more local opportunities,” continued Franklin.
Vendors are able to register with the Rhode Island Purchasing Group for free and gain access to open bids from numerous local government agencies all on one platform. Vendors have an option to upgrade their account for added benefits for a cost.
The Rhode Island Purchasing Group is a cloud-based e-Procurement solution built to help local government agencies, such as the Exeter Fire District, simplify bid and vendor management process. “These days, anything that helps to save time and cut costs is a no brainer for us,” Franklin adds. The Exeter Fire District encourages all interested vendors to visit https://www.bidnetdirect.com/rhode-island/exeterfd and register.
