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What information do I need to register on Bidnet Direct?
Registering on Bidnet Direct is a two-step process. For Step 1, you will need key contact information for your company's main user, such as company name, address, and phone number. Once you have completed Step 1, you will receive an email to verify your account information. After your account is verified, you will be prompted to complete Step 2 where you will provide additional information, including your company’s North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes, FEIN (Tax number), Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, and any applicable Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) or Small Business (SB) certification information.
How do I register on Bidnet Direct to receive SANDAG business opportunities?
Registration on Bidnet Direct is done online. To receive notifications of matching SANDAG solicitations, simply register here: bidnetdirect.com/SANDAG
Please refer to the Bidnet Direct registration guide for assistance on how to register.
What are NAICS Codes used for?
Click here to see a list of NAICS Codes that SANDAG most often uses for its solicitations. In addition, there is an easy-to-use keyword search that pulls up all related NAICS codes by keyword upon registration & within the My Company Profile section of Bidnet Direct. You can register for as many NAICS Codes as you would like on Bidnet Direct. If you are a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firm, please only register for the NAICS codes covered by your DBE certification.
How do I know what NAICS Codes to register for?
SANDAG publishes a monthly list of all Upcoming Solicitations and Upcoming Task Order Solicitations to its website.
Bidnet Direct's Vendor Support team is available M-F from 5 a.m. – 5 p.m. PST (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST). You can contact them at (800) 835-4603 or support@bidnet.com.
I am having trouble registering or have a Bidnet Direct question, who can I contact for assistance?
Where can I view a list of all upcoming solicitations?
What is SANDAG?
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is San Diego region’s primary public planning, transportation, and research agency, providing the public forum for regional policy decisions about growth, transportation planning and construction, environmental management, housing, open space, energy, public safety, and binational topics. SANDAG is governed by a Board of Directors composed of mayors, council members, and supervisors from each of the region’s 18 cities and the county government.
SANDAG utilizes NAICS Codes to notify vendors of solicitations that they may be interested in. NAICS Codes applicable to your firm will be selected during the registration process.
SANDAG Contracts & Procurement staff is available at procurement@sandag.org.
I have a SANDAG specific question, who can I contact for assistance?
What is Bidnet Direct?
Bidnet Direct hosts SANDAG’s bidding platform and vendor portal which is used to post and notify vendors of current solicitation opportunities. To receive notifications of current solicitation opportunities, you are required to register for Bidnet Direct.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is registering for the SANDAG Purchasing Group on Bidnet Direct free?
Yes, you can register for the SANDAG Purchasing Group on Bidnet Direct free of charge. Other purchasing groups within Bidnet Direct may require a fee, so be mindful of that when registering.