Today, Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 announces they will utilize the New Jersey Purchasing Group for vendor management and bid distribution. This purchasing community and e-Procurement solution from bidnet direct connects over 40 public purchasing departments throughout the state of New Jersey. Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 encourages all local vendors interested in doing business with local government agencies to register online with the New Jersey Purchasing Group to gain access to upcoming bid opportunities by visiting www.bidnetdirect.com/new-jersey.
The New Jersey 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 New Jersey Purchasing Group, Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 joins Morris County and Mercer County 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.
“As a local government, we are always looking to increase our vendor pool and foster competition,” says Sarah Ocicki, Purchasing Agent of Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1. We hope the New Jersey Purchasing Group will help us extend the reach of our solicitations, and it can help our vendors find more local opportunities,” continued Ocicki.
Vendors are able to register with the New Jersey Purchasing Group for free and gain access to open bids from over 40 local government agencies all on one platform. Vendors have an option to upgrade their account for notification services and other added benefits for extra cost.
The New Jersey Purchasing Group is a cloud-based e-Procurement solution built to help local government agencies, such as Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1, simplify the bid and vendor management process. “These days, anything that helps to save time and cut costs is a no brainer for us,” Ocicki adds. Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 encourages all interested vendors to visit www.bidnetdirect.com/new-jersey and register.
About Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1:
Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 is an autonomous entity responsible for the prevention and extinguishment of fires and the regulation of fire hazards within the geographic boundaries of Hopewell Township, Mercer County, New Jersey. The Fire District is funded through a fire tax and governed by a five-member Board of Fire Commissioners.
