Yampa Valley Electric Association, Inc. (YVEA) announced today that it has joined the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yampa Valley Electric Association, Inc. (YVEA) announced today that it has joined the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System. Bidnet Direct by SOVRA's Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System helps local governments, such as YVEA, post, distribute and manage RFPs, quotes, addendums and awards online. The Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System provides notifications to registered vendors of new bids related to their industry, any addenda and award information from over 450 participating agencies from across Colorado and Wyoming. YVEA invites all vendors to register online at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/yampavalleyelectricassociationinc.
As YVEA decided to join the purchasing group in February 2025, they knew the needed to switch over to an automated purchasing process as many other agencies around them have already done so. The Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System helps to streamline the procurement process by providing a single, online location for managing and tracking all bid process activities.
Not only does YVEA now have access to an extensive vendor pool, which helps to enhance competition, they are able to boost productivity by saving time and effort without increasing distribution costs. YVEA invites all current vendors not already registered on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System to do so today by visiting http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/yampavalleyelectricassociationinc. Registered vendors can access bids and view all pertinent information provided such as addendums and awards all in one convenient spot.
"We are excited to join our fellow local agencies by being a part of the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System," stated Jim Cross, Engineering Manager of YVEA. "We're able to monitor the whole bid process and see which vendors are interested in working with us. It also allows our vendors to seek out more business opportunities and have instant access to all the information we can provide."
Vendors may register on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System: http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/yampavalleyelectricassociationinc. Vendors may also contact Bidnet Direct's vendor support team at 800-835-4603 option 2 with any questions regarding registration or the bid system.
Other local Colorado and Wyoming government agencies looking to switch from a manual bid process, please contact Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System for a demonstration of the no-cost sourcing solution.
About Yampa Valley Electric Association, Inc. (YVEA):
Yampa Valley Electric Association is a cooperative that enhances the lives of its member owners through technology and consulting resources that deliver clean, safe, and reliable electric service in an environmentally and financially responsible manner.
About SOVRA:
SOVRA is a leading source-to-contract solution that connects regional purchasing groups, including the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System, across all 50 states, supporting local governments in streamlining their procurement processes. With a focus on transparency and efficiency, SOVRA empowers government agencies to enhance their purchasing activities. Learn more about how we help build stronger communities and economies by maximizing the value of every dollar spent. Visit https://sovra.com.
Media Contact
Bertrand Guignat, Bidnet Direct, 800-835-4603, [email protected], www.bidnetdirect.com
SOURCE Yampa Valley Electric Association, Inc. (YVEA)
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