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Vendor Registration

Register today to view and participate in open bids from all participating zoos, aquariums and museums. Registration is fast and easy.

Participating Zoos, Aquariums & Museums

Zoos, aquariums and museums from across the country are using the Vendor Centric Purchasing Platform to solicit all bids and RFPs.

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The Vendor Centric Purchasing Platform: Vendor Benefits

Welcome to the Vendor Centric Purchasing Platform, an online bidding and quoting system that makes it easy for vendors to find business opportunities from zoos, aquariums and museums. The purchasing platform is utilized by zoos, aquariums, and museums throughout the country.

Vendors who register in the Vendor Centric Purchasing Platform can find RFPs and bid opportunities from participating zoos, aquariums and museums. The centralized, web-based purchasing platform aids vendors in learning about industry-targeted solicitations to help grow their business.

Accessing bid specifications and documents couldn’t be easier by registering as a Select Vendor. Bid notifications are sent directly to vendors via email and all documents are easily downloadable.

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VENDOR BENEFITS:

Automatic Bid & RFP Notification
Electronic Bid Submission
Business Opportunities Matched To Your Business
Notification of All Related Addenda
Bid Deadline and Term-Contract Expiration Reminders

Package Benefits	Basic Vendor	Select Vendor $12.42/mo	Select Vendor $10.38/mo 2-year term
View Solicitations by Organization
Search for solicitation opportunities by Organization name to access bid documents posted All vendors may log-in and manually browse for bid opportunities separated by organization.
View Solicitations Documents
Download bid documents posted by each buying organization All vendors may browse by each organization's listing to download RFPs, quotes, addenda and all other related bid documents.
Receive Targeted Opportunities
Receive immediate notification of bids and quotes, addenda and awards that are matched to your business With targeted opportunities, industry-relevant bid postings will be instantly brought to your email inbox - you don't have to sign-in and/or manually search to find them.
Receive Notification of Addenda
Receive immediate notification of addenda associated with targeted bids and quotes Your company will never miss any changes or modifications to a targeted bid or quote with addenda immediately sent to your email inbox.
Receive Notification of Term Contracts
Receive advanced notification of contracts due to expire Your company will be alerted with advanced notification of term contracts that are due to expire, helping to build relationships and better compete for business.
Access Advanced Search Engine
An aid for your company when manually searching for bids and quotes Through the advanced search engine, your company can search for specific characteristics associated with bid documents to find better matching solicitations.
Track Opportunities & Save Searches
Review and store potential opportunities saved to your bid database Your company will never miss potential business opportunities with the ability to track and save bid postings to review later.
Advertise your Company to Buyers
Create a business profile to highlight your company and display past projects completed Get a leg up on the competition by giving buyers an inside look at your company and its offerings with a full business profile.
Add Additional Contacts & Locations
Include additional employees and business locations with an advanced profile An advanced profile offers your company the option to add additional contacts and locations to an account.
Access & Search Document History
View past bid, addenda and award posting history from buying organizations using the system By accessing and searching bid document history, your company can research solicitations that organizations have issued in the past, including vendor award information.
Receive Bid Deadline Reminders
Receive email notifications of upcoming deadlines for saved bids Your company will receive an automatic email notification for targeted bid deadlines to help prevent missed business opportunities.
Live Vendor Support
Receive full, live customer service access by phone or email Customer care representatives are available to assist you with any questions, to ensure that you get the most value from your service.
Multi-Year Discounted Price
A multi-year discounted price is offered for an even more unbeatable value We offer the same benefits and features with a multi-year discount that saves your company even more money.