Alaska Department of Transportation Adopts the Bid Express Service for Secure Online Bidding

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) & Public Facilities (PF) selects the Info Tech® Bid Express® service for secure preparation, submission and encryption of bid data. The agency announces that all contractors use the bidding software for large procurement construction contracts starting after May 14, 2018.

Contractors download the Bid component of the AASHTOWare Project Bids^™ software from Alaska’s Bid Express site to prepare and submit bids to the Bid Express service. With automatic updates and a single Info Tech Digital ID to keep track of all Bid Express contracts across all agencies that use the AASHTOWare Project Bids software, contractors will have no problem submitting a compatible bid. The software alerts contractors to bid errors and omissions and allows them to submit and resubmit as often as needed until the letting deadline. Helpful overview and tutorial videos are available on Alaska’s contractor site, and Alaska is teaming with Info Tech’s Bid Express support team to provide web training for contractors in April 2018. More information is coming soon. Contractors are encouraged to subscribe here for e-mail notifications.

Info Tech’s Bid Express service is the most trusted, reliable bidding service available today. With the majority of DOT agencies adopting the use of the Bid Express service for secure online bidding and encryption, the construction contractor industry as a whole is submitting complete, error-free bids, which ultimately reduces time within an Agency as a proven cost-savings. The service has handled over $1 trillion in bids to date without ever losing a single bid. Only the Bid Express service provides a full paperless experience with bid bond verifications. By saving time on preparation, reducing errors, and expanding the bidder marketplace through an easier submission process, the Bid Express service maximizes resources and minimizes costs. Click here to learn more about how your agency and vendors can start implementing secure online bidding.

About Info Tech, Inc.

Info Tech offers a variety of products and services to facilitate and expedite infrastructure e-Construction across the U.S. and Canada. By involving all stakeholders, Info Tech products and services increase communication and collaboration for more effective capital program management. Founded in the 1970s, the company initially focused on statistical and economic consulting services, developing the first computerized methods for detecting collusive behavior in sealed bid markets. As a result, Info Tech became the pioneer in computerized techniques for detecting fraudulent business behavior in various industries. Info Tech is headquartered in Gainesville, FL.

Contacts

Info Tech, Inc.
Daina Woodman, 352-381-4400
daina.woodman@infotechfl.com