Electronic Bidding

Electronic Bidding Announcement

At this time, Digital IDs are not be required in order to submit bids.

Electronic bid submission allows for: 

  • digitally-signed bids
  • eliminates costs for hand and hired delivery of bid packages
  • provides error checking and alerts to omissions prior to submission 
  • easily accommodates last-minute changes and price cuts
  • automates email notifications to alert vendors of solicitation postings and solicitation changes 

Our projects are listed on the Bid Express website. Bid openings are broadcast via the web. 

How To Bid Electronically

Our projects are listed on the Bid Express website. As a vendor, you must register and review each solicitation you intend to bid electronically on prior to bidding (please see the Bid Express Quick Start Guide(PDF, 893KB)).

Note: This service is FREE to submit any bids for Fresno County projects (the County has paid a fee to Bid Express for this service, so no fees should be charged to contractors).

Bid Bonds

If submitting an electronic bid with a paper bid bond, the bid bond will need to be submitted in advance of the bid opening. If submitting a bid bond electronically, you may use one of the bonding partners listed below or scan and attach a notarized copy to your electronic bid. The original bid bond will be due within five (5) calendar days after the bid opening.

Bonding Partners

To submit bid bonds electronically, please ensure your company and your bonding agent's company register with one of the following bid bond agencies affiliated with Bid Express:

Contact information for bid bonding partners:

Surety2000 

Tel: (800) 660-3263
Email: help@surety2000.com

Tinubu Surety 

Tel: (818)183-3460
Email: supportBA@tinubu.com

Setting Up a Bid Express Account

Setting up a vendor account with Bid Express is free for bidding on Fresno County projects. To set up bidding for free, go to the Bid Express website and choose "Free Signup" or "Register."

To register with Bid Express:

  1. Create a manager account for your business (others from your business can be added later), including choosing the time zone (Bid Express defaults to Eastern Time and we operate on Pacific Time).
  2. Choose a subscription. To access Fresno County Projects for free, DO NOT use the "Get Started" button. Exit out of this screen and continue.
    Bid Express subscription screenshot
  3. Use the activation link sent to you via email from Bid Express before logging in.

You do not need a Digital ID to electronically sign for bids with Fresno County Public Works and Planning at this time.

Additional Assistance

If you need additional assistance, please call the Bid Express Customer Support Team at 888-352-2439, available Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 8:00pm (EST). You can also email the team at bidexpress.support@infotechinc.com or refer to the Vendor Resource page located here.

Please contact Jennica Geddert directly via email or at 559-353-4919 if you have any questions or concerns about electronic bidding on Fresno County Public Works and Planning projects. 

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