Vendor Instructions Export Upload Items v23 (1)~1.docx

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JPMC Propane Gas
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24-416CMS-BOSS4-B-43534
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Illinois

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This document provides vendor instructions for the "Export/Upload Items" feature in the BidBuy system for a state and local contract opportunity. The opportunity is for the procurement of propane gas in the state of Illinois. The instructions detail how vendors can export line items to an Excel document, enter pricing, and then upload the document back into their quote in BidBuy. This optional feature is intended to streamline the process for entering pricing when there are a large number of line items. Vendors are cautioned that any edits made to the description, quantity, or unit of measure will not upload to their quote. The vendor is instructed to save the document in the required .csv format and then upload it through the BidBuy system.

The summary of the key contract details indicates this is an opportunity for the procurement of propane gas in the state of Illinois. No additional details are provided regarding the scope, quantities, response deadlines, or contract term.

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Vendor Instructions: Export/Upload Items Feature Optional use: this feature allows you to export the line items to a separate Excel document, enter pricing, and upload back into your quote in BidBuy. This feature streamlines the process for entering pricing when there are a large number of line items. Please note: Export/Upload Item process is completely optional and you are always able to manually enter or edit pricing for each line item in BidBuy.

1. Items Tab in BidBuy– select “Export Items” at the bottom.

2. Open the downloaded document in Excel. (Mac users: right-click in Downloads and “open with>Excel.” Do not open in Numbers and export to Excel.)

IMPORTANT: the file type is saved in .csv and must remain in this format for a successful upload. If you save it in another format, you will receive an error when attempting to upload.

3. Enter pricing for each line item in the “Unit Cost” column (Column H).

Please note: any edits you may make to Description (column E), Quantity (column F), or Unit of Measure (column G) will not upload to your quote.

4. Save. Do NOT change the file format. As instructed above, it should stay in .csv file format.

5. Items Tab in BidBuy – select “Upload Items” at the bottom.

6. Select “Choose File” and choose your document.

The document name includes your quote number. For example: “Q00020635_Q_ItemExport.csv”

7. Select “Save & Exit.” A dialog box will appear. Select “OK.”

8. Your updated items (including price) will appear. You may manually edit any line item within the Items Tab if you choose. Complete the quote and submit on the Summary Tab.

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