How_to_Bid_on_an_Event_in_eSupplier.pdf
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This is an instructional guide published by the City of Minneapolis on how to bid on public events through the eSupplier platform. The document provides step-by-step procedures for suppliers to access, review, and submit bids for contracting opportunities posted by the municipality. The guide explains that bidders must first sign into the eSupplier home page, navigate to the Contracting Opportunities tile, and then access either the Invited Events tab for pre-selected suppliers or the Public Events tab to view all available opportunities. Before submitting a bid, suppliers are required to review all associated event documents, which may include forms that must be downloaded, completed, and attached to their bid submissions. The bidding process involves responding to any required questions within the event details page, uploading necessary files and supporting documentation, and entering the unit bid price before final submission.
The guide emphasizes the importance of reviewing the complete bid package, including all supporting documents, prior to submitting any proposal. Bidders must complete all fields marked with red asterisks, as these are designated as required fields. The eSupplier system provides automated confirmation through both an on-screen message and email notification upon successful bid submission. Notably, the document indicates that suppliers may encounter duplicate file names if an event is posted publicly while also being sent as an invitation, but either version of the file may be used for bid preparation purposes. This instructional material was last updated on May 6, 2024, and serves as a procedural guide rather than a specific bid solicitation.
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Last updated on 5/6/24 eSupplier – Apply for the Target Market Program (TMP) | Page 1 of 4 eSupplier – Bid on an Event in eSupplier
Learn how to bid on public events posted by the City of Minneapolis.
Table of Contents View available bidding opportunities
Bid on an event
View available bidding opportunities
1. Go to the public eSupplier home page and sign in.
2. Once you’re on the Supplier Secure Home Page, select the Contracting Opportunities tile.
3. You’ll automatically be on the Invited Events tab.
4. To see all public events, select the Public Events tab.
5. To see the details of an event, select the row.
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6. On the event details page, you can:
a. Accept an invitation.
b. Indicate your interest.
c. View the specifics of an event.
d. Place your bid.
Note: Before you bid on an event, it’s important to review all the documents related to the event. There may be documents that require you to download, complete, and attach to your bid submission.
7. To see documents related to the event, select the View Bid Package link.
8. To open a file, select the name of the file.
a. Note: You may see duplicated file names if the event is public and you were invited to bid on the event.
You can review and use either of these files.
9. The document will open in a new tab.
Bid on an event
10. To bid on an event, select the Bid on Event button.
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11. Review the details of the event.
a. Respond to any questions that are a part of the event.
b. Note: fields that have a red star next to them are required fields.
12. To upload files to the bid, select the Event Comments and Attachments link.
13. Select the Upload button.
14. Select the Choose File button.
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15. Find and select the file.
16. Select the Upload button.
17. To add another file, select the Add New Attachments link.
18. To add a comment, use the Add New Comments field.
19. Select the OK button.
20. In the Your Unit Bid Price field, enter your bid price.
21. Select the Submit Bid button.
22. A Bid Confirmation screen will appear.
23. You’ll also receive a confirmation email.
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