City launches new electronic bidding platform for vendors, suppliers

Published on August 29, 2024

The City of Port St. Lucie has transitioned to a new online bidding platform that vendors and suppliers will use for the electronic solicitation process.

The City recently began using OpenGov technology to streamline its procurement operations. Vendors and suppliers can access the new bidding platform at procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofpsl. There is no cost to create an account on the new platform and subscribe to City of Port St. Lucie bids.

OpenGov replaces a previous product (DemandStar) and during the transition vendors can still find remaining bids and requests for proposals on the old system. DemandStar will be active until November 30, 2024 for updates on active solicitations issued prior to August 19, 2024.

All new City contracting opportunities will use OpenGov. The new electronic bidding portal will allow prospective vendors and suppliers the ability to:

Register to receive notifications of future opportunities by signing up for a new e-Procurement Portal.
Receive updates to existing opportunities. This will allow all interested bidders to receive amendments and additions automatically.
Submit questions and receive answers online regarding open bid opportunities.
Use a guided process of responding electronically to bids, ensuring bids have been accurately completed.
Receive timely support for bid questions.
Have one location for all bid opportunities issued by the City of Port St. Lucie.
E-Bidding platform is free to vendors to register.

“This new technology will continue to transform and modernize our outdated procurement operations,” said Caroline Sturgis, Director of Management and Budget for the City of Port St. Lucie. “We are committed to utilizing best practices and innovative technologies that foster strong partnerships with City departments, vendors, and suppliers– all with the ultimate goal of delivering exceptional services and transparency to our community.”

OpenGov is the leader in modern cloud software for government operations, serving over 1,900 public organizations; they have a proven track-record of enhancing procurement operations overall efficiency, which includes increasing vendor participation and competition.

Learn more at www.CityofPSL.com/Procurement.