Register as a buyer or seller. Provide basic contact information, and handle, email address, and passwords used on the site to manage your Requests for Quote (RFQs) or bids. Buyers can post RFQs immediately. Sellers approved by state public service commissions are authorized in less than one working day. Sellers, you can also call us at 877 444-0087 (toll free) to register. Registered members simply login.

Use an online wizard, which guides you through preparation of a request. As little information as your previous bills is needed. Wizard details reflect specifics of state and distribution company rules and processes.

Search by category (state) and sub-category (distribution service territory). You can also search by word or phrase. Use PowerSearch^® to get an aggregate profile for Requests for Quote (RFQs) meeting your search criteria.

When you are satisfied that the Request for Quote (RFQ) shows what you want, submit your RFQ. You can choose to submit RFQs anonymously or to reveal your identity in the RFQ. You can modify RFQs until bids are submitted.

You can manage multiple bids by setting your own Auction Watch to view the action. Set up your own Category Watch to notify you when new Requests for Quote (RFQs) are posted in selected categories.

You are notified by email when bids are placed on your Requests for Quote (RFQs). You can also view items and get statistics on them. If bidding activity is high as the bidding period nears close, the Dynamic Closing feature extends the bidding period up to one hour.

Submit bids individually or on multiple Requests for Quote (RFQs). Use AutoBid to submit bids automatically. Set minimum bid values to reduce the time and effort of bidding on large numbers of RFQs. Of course, this information is kept confidential. If you choose, you are notified by email when you are in the lead, outbid, or an AutoBid is submitted.

You are notified of winning Requests for Quote (RFQs) and final results are posted on the site.

Contact information is sent to buyers and sellers by email.

Negotiate agreement (off-line or through exchange of email). Archive records assist with third-party validation.

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