BidNet Account Setup_Step by Step Instruction.pdf

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Attached to
2026-035, Arnold Mill Road Sidewalk Extension Project 81014
Solicitation number
PE-77123-NONST-2027-000000141
Issued by
Cherokee County, Georgia

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This document is a step-by-step instruction guide for creating a BidNet account to access contract opportunities with Cherokee County, Georgia. The instructions direct vendors to the Cherokee County government website, where they can register as a vendor through the "Bids & RFPs" portal at no cost by selecting the Basic Plan option. The account activation process requires vendors to complete multiple forms, including providing business information and selecting relevant NIGP categories for bid notifications. Once activated, vendors can access Cherokee County's active solicitations, including the Arnold Mill Road Sidewalk Extension Project 81014 (Solicitation 2026-035), which is open to competitive sealed bidding. The entire registration process involves approximately 20 steps, from initial account creation through final activation and navigation to active bid opportunities.

The guide emphasizes that BidNet account creation is available free of charge, with optional add-ons that can be removed to maintain the complimentary Basic Plan status. Vendors are required to complete all fields marked with a red asterisk during account activation and must select a minimum of Georgia from the state dropdown menu. The instructions facilitate vendor access to Cherokee County's purchasing solicitations without financial barriers to entry, supporting competitive bidding for county projects.

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1. Go to: https://www.cherokeecountyga.gov/

2. Select the “Bids & RFPs” button.

3. Select the “View solicitations and/or Register as a vendor” button.

4. Select the “Continue” button

5. Complete the form and select “Create Account”

6. For the free version Choose the Basic Plan button.

7. To revert back to the Free version, select the “Remove” button for any Add-ons.

8. Select the “Continue” button.

9. You will receive an activation email. Follow the instructions indicated in the activation email

10. Complete the “Account Activation” form. Be sure to fill in all fields with a red *

11. Select the “Next” button

12. Confirm Information is correct and select the “Next” button again.

13. From the drop down menu at minimum select “Georgia”

14. Select the “Next” button

15. Select the appropriate “NIGP Categories” that you want to receive notifications on

Note: Use the search field to narrow down which codes you want to get notified on.

16. Provide information about your business

17. Select the “Activate” button

18. Return to https://www.cherokeecountyga.gov/_focus/bids-and-rfps.php

19. Select the “Active Solicitations” button

20. Select the “Continue” button

Now you can see Cherokee County’s Bid Opportunities.

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