The state engaged BidBridge for the purchase of a 5 year contract for the printing of the State’s CDL Manual and Driver Handbook.
Three suppliers participated in the 55 minute event. A total of 30 bids were placed, yielding 11 first place turnovers and 21 time extensions. First and second place vendors were separated by only 0.03%, indicating true market value for the print contract had been achieved.
The total contract value came in 49% lower than the budgeted value, delivering significant savings for the state’s transportation department.