NEWS - Computers & Technology

SBJ Staff Report

Oct 3, 2011 - The City of Savannah has moved to a new electronic procurement system that will streamline and expedite the bidding process. The change will require all vendors wishing to do business with the City to re-register online. 

Online registration to the new system, called SavePro, is simple, according to Bret Bell, City public relations officer.  Vendors need to go to www.savannahga.gov, and click on the “Purchasing, Bids & Contracts” link on the Home Page.

Registration into SavePro is required, even if your company was registered in the former procurement application previously used, called Webbids. 

The City of Savannah Purchasing Department will hold two Open Houses where vendors can meet with buyers and learn more about the SavePro system. The drop-in sessions will be this         Friday, Oct. 7, from 2-5 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Both sessions will be in the Purchasing Department, on the Third Floor of City Hall, 2 E. Bay St. Vendors are asked to bring a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, for security purposes. 

SavePro automates the exchange of information among the City, its suppliers and end users. The new system provides enhanced service by: automating and expediting the procurement process; allowing suppliers to register electronically; supporting multiple commodity codes per supplier and contact information; and providing web access to review, read and respond to opportunities; offers an online question-and-answer service; supports sealed bids with lock box and bid encryption; and supports electronic attachments.