• Create and define ITBs for services, materials and equipment.
  • Identify the location of plans and specs for viewing or purchase.
  • Quickly select your private vendors from The Blue Book database using search filters.
  • Message via fax, email and the BB-Bid network, which enables two-way communication (FREE fax messaging is available).
  • Promote projects in BidScope to solicit additional bids from Blue Book vendors in your specified categories.
  • FREE scanning, digitizing, and hosting of plans and specifications.
  • Invited vendors can view and download documents for FREE.
  • Overnight or same-day print delivery options available.
  • Invited vendors can quickly PowerSearch the specification book to find key terms.
  • "Weblinks" lets you provide access to your existing online plan room (ie: reprographer, builders exchange or your website).
  • Identify vendors that are "Interested in Bidding."
  • Receive and respond to "Requests for Information."
  • Track plan room visitors and submit print orders.
  • Analyze submitted bids by lump sum or line item.
  • Generate multiple report formats.
  • Securely maintain your private and project vendor databases.
  • Organize vendors by CSI Groups & Categories.
  • Central access for multiple users within your company.
  • PowerSearch The Blue Book's premier vendor database of company ads, profiles and websites to find and qualify vendors for upcoming projects.
  • Apply Blue Book updates to your vendors' contact information (optional).
  • Upload and message your company's Pre-Qualification Form to your private vendors for periodic updates and Blue Book listings to qualify them for your private database and/or upcoming projects.
  • Brand all messages with your company's logo.
  • Define and create custom profile fields for your company.
  • Maintain profile information on your private vendors to make the bidding assignment process faster and more effective.
  • Go to www.thebluebook.com..
  • Enter your company's fax number and
    click "GO!".
  • BB-Bid will fax you your password.
    You're now registered...it's that simple!
  • Just enter your password and put all the features of the BB-Bid System to work.