tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271900052374447274.post746749911498292825..comments2024-01-25T05:35:55.975-08:00Comments on Mike Purdy's Public Contracting Blog: Electronic Bidding on Public Works Projects Approved for State Agencies in WashingtonMike Purdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15239516189299153384noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271900052374447274.post-50736688362455225402014-04-21T07:51:27.368-07:002014-04-21T07:51:27.368-07:00It's simply not true that electronic bidding i...It's simply not true that electronic bidding is not allowed for counties, and probably other local agencies. RCW 36.32.235 simply specifies that the bids be "in writing" and that they are "opened and read in public." Washington has enacted the UETA, which would allow for an electronic record to satisfy the "in writing" requirement (including electronic signatures), and there are definitely established software solutions out there that can ensure that bids are not opened prematurely or tampered with. I'm really not trying to shill for my company; just wanted to point out that this new law does not prohibit something that counties were already allowed to do.Benjamin Bourdonhttp://www.infotechfl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271900052374447274.post-45293663045563506992014-04-11T18:49:18.696-07:002014-04-11T18:49:18.696-07:00Interesting distinction between electronic bidding...Interesting distinction between electronic bidding and electronic bid submission, although I think the term electronic bidding does also apply to submission of bids electronically.Mike Purdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239516189299153384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271900052374447274.post-4934891814583710632014-04-11T18:47:25.446-07:002014-04-11T18:47:25.446-07:00I've not heard of any push to allow local agen...I've not heard of any push to allow local agencies to allow electronic submission of bids. Since there are different laws for different types of agencies, it would require individual entities or entity organizations to encourage legislation. I think this will happen, but my guess is that it is a couple of years out at least.Mike Purdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239516189299153384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271900052374447274.post-88597426832113080532014-04-09T08:30:52.595-07:002014-04-09T08:30:52.595-07:00Have you heard if there is or will be a push to al...Have you heard if there is or will be a push to allow it on the local level anytime soon? Seems like a missed opprotunity here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271900052374447274.post-28572885363753935532014-04-09T08:08:24.832-07:002014-04-09T08:08:24.832-07:00Mike,
There is a difference between electronic bid...Mike,<br />There is a difference between electronic bidding (a very bad thing) and electronic bid submission (a very good thing). Use of electronic bidding systems for posting bids (auctions)is unethical as it is a form of bid shopping. It also reduces primary bidder (GC) participation, and does not enable a public agency to obtain the lowest possible bid price. Electronic bid submission however enables a primary bidder to prepare and submit its very best price right up until the moment that the bids are due. This should of course continue to be done under a "sealed bid" process whereby bids are not opened by the purchasing agent until after the stated bid time. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271900052374447274.post-6486295233022172892014-04-09T05:50:15.126-07:002014-04-09T05:50:15.126-07:00Personally, I'm not aware of any local agencie...Personally, I'm not aware of any local agencies using electronic bidding for public works projects in Washington. Maybe for purchase of goods and services? I'd love to know more details. Send me an email. Thanks. Mike Purdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239516189299153384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271900052374447274.post-41280348229343669032014-04-09T03:43:09.105-07:002014-04-09T03:43:09.105-07:00There are many local agencies across the state cur...There are many local agencies across the state currently using electronic bidding (e.g. QuestCDN). If this is illegal it would appear the state needs to educate them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com