PlanetBids

08/30/2026

APWA's Public Works Expo 2026 starts today, and PlanetBids is excited to be in Houston to showcase how we’re helping agencies run smoother and more compliant processes for public works procurement.

If you’re thinking about implementing a digital procurement platform or if it’s time to renew your current system and you’re discussing options, we’d love to show you what makes PlanetBids different. Our connected system is built specifically for public teams and public works projects, with advanced line-item eBidding designed for your complex projects. We're not cobbled together between different platforms and solutions or overwhelming like some ERPs, but we have all the functionality you need for large-scale procurement.

We're also AEP® Certified by the National Procurement Institute, so agencies can bypass additional application requirements for e-Procurement when utilizing PlanetBids for electronic sourcing.

Stop by Booth 2238 to see why more than 550 public agencies nationwide trust PlanetBids to streamline solicitation creation and release, improve bid acceptance and evaluation, and enhance contract management and reporting.

08/25/2026

Wondering if your vendor network could be a bit stronger?

It’s tough to manage a list of thousands of suppliers while you’re busy putting out important solicitations. But consistent vendor management is a key component of an efficient procurement department that efficiently utilizes public funds.

If your agency is seeing a lot of low bid responses or single-bid contracts, it’s time to take a look at your network and see where you can make adjustments for better outreach and improved competition.

Join Tammy Rimes, Executive National Cooperative Procurement Partners, for a webinar discussing practical ways to keep an eye on your vendor network and improve engagement in the background, without taking away valuable time from your solicitations and contracts.

You’ll hear from other procurement experts on best practices and come away with some insights to help you be more efficient and save money.

Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04vjj4D0

08/21/2026

Still haven’t responded to our AI in Procurement survey? Don’t miss your chance!

We want to know your opinion on Artificial Intelligence in public procurement, how your agency is addressing it, and the ways in which you’ll be adopting it in the coming years (if at all).

This survey will only take 15 to 20 minutes of your time, but it will help us shape the future of our product, the future landscape of procurement technology, and the attitudes of procurement professionals like you.

Now’s your chance to give us your opinion. Don’t wait! Take the survey today. Feel free to forward this survey to any of your colleagues and be on the lookout for our report on the results later this year.

08/14/2026

What is your stance on AI tools in public procurement technology?

Is your agency going full-speed ahead in adopting AI, or are you cautiously waiting to see what happens next?

PlanetBids' AI in Procurement survey is still running, and we want to hear from you. Tell us how you feel about AI, how your agency is or isn’t using it, and what you’d like to see.

Once we’ve wrapped up the survey, we’ll send you a full report on the findings and what they may mean for your agency.

08/13/2026

We're still growing over here at PlanetBids!

We're adding a Vendor Success Specialist to our team to be the go-to expert for vendors, suppliers, and contractors using our digital procurement platform. This position will guide public bidders through onboarding, training, and ongoing support, playing a key role in ensuring a seamless and positive experience for our public sector vendor community.

As always, this is a fully remote condition that comes with competitive pay and benefits like a flexible schedule, unlimited self-managed PTO, excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous company contributions, and immediate vesting and employer matching to your 401k.

Think this position might be a good fit? Apply now: https://hubs.la/Q04sZnZ10

08/10/2026

The hiring portal is still open here at PlanetBids! We’re still looking for three talented individuals to join our sales team.

Sales Development Representative: This individual will join a new and growing team on the front lines of PlanetBids' growth. We’re looking for someone who knows how to prospect, has experience, and is ready to level up in a structured, high-performance environment.

✳️ Account Executive - Agency Sales: This full-cycle sales role will prospect, qualify, demo, and close deals across government and education. This role is perfect for someone early in their career but who already has proven performance.

✳️ Account Executive - VendorLine Sales: This role will work with our agencies' potential vendors, sourcing leads, running outreach, and closing deals for our bid search platform. This is a fast-paced role for someone who thrives in quick cycles and understands construction, field service, or contractor customers.

✳️ Benefits for each role include competitive pay, flexible scheduling in a fully remote environment, unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous company contributions, and more.

If one of these positions sounds right for you, let us know! We’re excited about our growth trajectory and ready to get our newest leaders on board to help us soar to new heights.

https://hubs.la/Q04swd_c0

08/07/2026

Last month, we launched our AI in Procurement survey, asking public procurement professionals about their feelings on AI, how their agencies utilize it if at all, and what they expect for AI adoption in the future.

We’re still looking for some more responses before we close this survey. If you haven’t had a chance to respond, now’s the time!

We’d love to hear your feelings about upcoming technology to shape our future messaging and guide the direction of our platform. Plus, we’ll send you a wrap-up guide discussing our findings once it’s all done.

Take the survey: https://hubs.la/Q04sc48L0

07/24/2026

We have a big favor to ask, but we promise it’s worth it.

Our State of AI in Procurement survey is open, and we want your opinion on Artificial Intelligence.

Are you using it in your agency? If so, how is that going? And if not, what are the reasons for avoiding it?

Your responses to this 15- to 20-minute survey will help us understand the usage of AI tools in public agencies, inform our product roadmap, and let us know what is important to agencies like yours nationwide.

As a thank you, we’ll send you our round up report breaking down the results and helping you address concerns or objections to new technology.

Take the survey:

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07/22/2026

Artificial Intelligence is the headline topic across technology and business in 2026. But in government work, especially in public procurement, agencies must be especially careful about how they implement and utilize AI-powered tools.

How are public sector agencies are responding to the rise in AI technology and the expectations to utilize it in day-to-day operations.

We’re conducting a State of AI in Procurement survey to find out your opinions, experiences, and adoption plans for this new and evolving technology. Your responses will shape a published report that captures a snapshot of the real state of AI adoption across public agencies nationwide.

This 15-20 minute survey will be crucial to helping us understand the future of public procurement and the attitudes of purchasing professionals, and we'll send out a State of AI in Procurement Report with the findings.

Take the survey now: https://hubs.la/Q04q0myB0

07/17/2026

We want to hear from you!

AI is everywhere right now. Every software vendor has something to say about it, and procurement is no exception.

But what do procurement professionals think about Artificial Intelligence?

PlanetBids is conducting a State of AI in Procurement survey to find out. We want to know what the people doing the real work think about AI: how your team is approaching it, what you’ve tried, what concerns you, and what would help your team and your processes.

This survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes, and all individual responses will remain confidential. We’ll send you the full report, including tips on implementing new AI technology, after the survey is complete.

Your perspective matters. This report will go to procurement professionals across the country, and the findings will be more impactful the more voices are in it.

Take the survey: https://hubs.la/Q04pTbTX0