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How to submit a bid to Oxnard City using Planet Bids
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Summary
An Oxnard City staff member walks vendors through the Planet Bids process: register as a vendor, log in at oxnard.gov/planetbids, confirm prospective-bidder status, download and acknowledge documents and addenda, upload required attachments, enter line-item pricing, and submit the eBid; a confirmation email follows.
A staff member for Oxnard City outlined step-by-step instructions for vendors to submit bids using Planet Bids, the city’s purchasing platform. "First, log in to your Planet Bids vendor account at oxnard.gov/planetbids," the staff member said, and then select the desired active bid under "bid opportunities."
The presenter emphasized that vendors must be registered with the city and must confirm they are listed as a prospective bidder; if they are not, they should click the "become a prospective bidder" tab. The video notes that this step is required before placing an eBid.
Vendors are instructed to select "place eBid" from an active bid to begin the submission. The staff member said vendors must accept the Planet Bids terms and conditions and may be prompted to download all bid documents from the documents tab. Vendors can download each document individually or choose "download all," and should review documents carefully because some are required to place an eBid.
If addenda are issued, vendors will see a pop-up and are directed to the addenda/emails tab to review and acknowledge any changes. The eBid will appear in draft form while vendors complete the details section; required fields must be filled out before submission.
The presenter reminded vendors to review the attachments tab, as some attachments may be required and must be fully completed and signed if necessary. Vendors should use the "browse files" button to attach completed files. In the line items tab, vendors must enter unit prices for each line item, which vary by bid. Once all information is entered and reviewed, vendors should select "okay" to confirm submission.
"Please ensure all tabs have been reviewed and filled out if necessary before confirming bid; a confirmation notice will be emailed to the email address listed under bidder information," the staff member said. The video does not provide a contact phone number or office email for follow-up; vendors seeking further assistance should visit oxnard.gov/planetbids for contact options.
