Are solicitation openings public?
Unless otherwise stated on the Notices page, all formal bids are opened publicly at the location shown in the solicitation document on the date and at the time listed. A County Procurement Officer presides over the bid openings, and shall read pertinent information based on the solicitation method being used. A cordial invitation is extended to vendors, sales staff, and the interested public to be present at the bid opening to witness the reading. No decisions of award or rejections are made during the bid opening. No discussions relating to the bids are entered into during the bid opening. A copy of the “unofficial tabulation” that is recorded at the reading is made available upon request for those interested parties that are unable to attend. Other representatives of the County may be in attendance. Notices Page

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1. Why do I have to register in two places?
2. Where can I find my Periscope/Bidsync payee ID number?
3. Do I need a Tax Identification Number to register or may I use my Social Security number?
4. What is the importance of the NIGP Codes and can I change my NIGP Codes after I register?
5. What if my information changes?
6. Do local vendors get preference for the County? (Small, Minority, Women-Owned, etc.)
7. Does the County buy what I sell? How do I find out?
8. How can I find out what goods or services are currently being solicited by Maricopa County government?
9. How do I get added to an existing contract?
10. How do I find out which buyer I should contact?
11. Does Maricopa County always award to the lowest bidder?
12. How do you solicit goods and services?
13. What types of contracts do you use?
14. Who can use County contracts?
15. Can I bid on other agency’s solicitations I find in BidSync?
16. How do I get on your bid list?
17. How do I submit a bid or proposal?
18. Are solicitation openings public?
19. What if I make a mistake?
20. How do I know who won the contract?
21. Do you always issue an award?
22. I submitted a response to a solicitation but wasn't successful. How can I see what the other respondents submitted?
23. How can I see a current contract online?
24. I just received a purchase order, what do I do now?
25. Why do you ask for delivery dates?
26. Where do I ship goods to?
27. What if I can’t ship the whole order?
28. How do I get paid?
29. How do I check on my invoice?
30. What is the rule on personal gifts from vendors?
31. What are your normal business hours?
32. May I visit County Purchasing staff?