1. Bucks County & Small Business: A Good Fit!

2. Bucks County Government Employs over 2,300 people in Bucks County Purchases in excess of $40 million annually 90% of this expenditure is small value purchases (less than $10,000)

3. Small Value Purchases Less than $10,000 total purchase order No bid bond required No performance bond required Normal insurance is required

4. Small Value Purchases Goods and Services under $10,000 are quoted online at www.demandstar.com Vendors can respond online No newspaper advertising

5. Larger Purchases Goods and Services over $10,000 are acquired through a sealed bid process Vendors are notified via email, and can download the bid package online Sealed bids must be mailed to the County Bid bonds normally required

6. Demandstar.com By registering as a vendor online, you will be notified via email of opportunities targeted to your particular industry category. Annual subscription cost is $30 per year

10. Getting Paid Normal payment terms are net 30 By agreeing to be paid via p-cards, payment comes in 48 hours

11. In Summation Bucks County WANTS to do business with you! Demandstar puts the opportunities in your email inbox, targeted to your particular business By accepting payment through our P-card system, you get your money in 48 hours