Frequently Asked Questions about Electronic Bidding
Getting started
How do I get started with electronic bidding?
What does it cost for electronic bidding?
Can I submit a paper bid book instead of an electronic bid form?
How do I create an account to view/access plan sheets?
Project Bids Software
From where can I download the Project Bids software?
Can multiple people be working on the electronic bid file at the same time?
Digital ID
I am having trouble submitting my electronic bid, whom do I contact?
BidX website
Can I cancel my Bidx account, and then reestablish my account at a later date?
How do I add my company to the Bidx planholders list?
Where can I find the Bid results?
Caltrans website
How do I get a bid book for an electronic bidding project?
How do I create an account to/and access the project plan sheets from new bidders?
Whom can I contact to answer electronic bidding questions?
Submitting your Bid
How do I know if my bid was submitted?
Getting started
How do I get started with electronic bidding?
Caltrans Electronic Bidding Guide
Caltrans JOC Electronic Bidding Guide
What does it cost for electronic bidding?
Bid Express Secure Internet Bidding (bidx.com)
This is my first time bidding electronically how long does it take to be completely ready to bid electronically?
It can take 7 days to be completely ready to bid electronically with Caltrans, potentially longer if your company has not been awarded a construction contract by Caltrans.
Can I submit a paper bid book instead of an electronic bid form?
No.
How do I create an account to view/access plan sheets?
Caltrans Bidding Connect - CREATE ACCOUNT
What is a .001X, .002X file?
These are the Electronic Bidding Addenda files (EBSX amendment). Download and save these files in the same location as the .ebsx file, and the addenda will be incorporated into the .ebsx file.
Project Bids Software
From where can I download the Project Bids software?
The Project Bids software can be downloaded from Bidx.com
Can multiple people be working on the electronic bid file at the same time?
No. Only one person can be working on an individual electronic bid file at one time.
Digital ID
I am having trouble submitting my electronic bid, whom do I contact?
Please contact the Bidx help desk at 1-888-352-2439
BidX website
Can I cancel my Bidx account, and then reestablish my account at a later date?
Yes.
How do I add my company to the Bidx planholders list?
You will be added to the bidding Planholders list on the Caltrans website by downloading an Electronic Bid Book.
Where can I find the Bid results?
Bid results can be found on the Caltrans Bid Summary Results
Caltrans website
How do I get a bid book for an electronic bidding project?
Go to the Contractors Corner website DES-PPM&OE - All Advertised Projects
How do I create an account to/and access the project plan sheets from new bidders?
Caltrans Bidding Connect - CREATE ACCOUNT
Whom can I contact to answer electronic bidding questions?
Contact Electronic Bidding Support
Submitting your Bid
How do I know if my bid was submitted?
You will receive a Bid Submittal Receipt via email once you have submitted your bid.