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PlanetBids

PlanetBids is a govtech SAAS provider specializing in eProcurement solutions for the public, private, non-profit and educational markets.

PlanetBids eProcurement software provides public, private, education, & non-profit agencies with tools for fiscal empowerment and time efficiency in an easy-to-use platform that helps them create eco-friendly, sustainable procurement processes. Since 1998, PlanetBids continues to successfully help its customers improve outreach efforts with suppliers to gain greater control and visibility over spe

nd by streamlining the traditional time-consuming procurement practices. Our complete line of eProcurement solutions are offered in a suite of powerful modules that are easy-to-use, comprehensive, configurable, reliable and secure. Modules can be selected as standalone or integrated in groups ensuring our customers consistent and accurate flow of data with full integrity that is readily available through any standard web browser over the Internet.

06/02/2026

PlanetBids is thrilled to announce we've been named to the Inc. Best Workplaces list for the second year in a row!

As a remote-first team spanning 19 states, a people-first culture is something we actively work towards every day. It's in our core values, the operating principles that guide how our team works, grows, and supports one another:

- Doers move quickly
- Empowerment for all
- Stay curious with a purpose
- Vulnerability is courageous
- Succeed together

This award, which honors companies that have built exceptional workplaces and vibrant cultures that support their teams and businesses, measures management effectiveness, perks, benefits, professional development, and more. We're honored to be one of the 507 companies recognized for people, our culture, and our commitment to excellence.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04jJYh-0

05/11/2026

🌸👟 Step Into Spring 2026 is a wrap... and we SHOWED UP.

This is our third annual walking challenge, and every year it becomes clearer that this company does not know how to do anything halfway. Over half of PlanetBids laced up, named their teams something ridiculous, roasted each other relentlessly, and walked. A lot.

Collectively, our competitors logged 7,297,810 steps. That's roughly 3,459 miles, or for some perspective:

🗺️ London to New York City
👟 130 marathons, back to back
🥾 The Appalachian Trail PLUS the Camino de Santiago
🌕 About 1/72nd of the way to the moon

Yeah. We don't play around.

🏆 Top 3 Teams:
🥇 Always Be Stepping Selling — 1,423,434 steps Jeff Campbell, Becki Gallahan, Bernadette Fechko, Triston Demeritt, Rich Coronado
🥈 Pace Invaders — 1,404,620 steps Krysten Powers, Kath Fields, Dave Digiacomo, Ace Casimiro, Skyler Moss
🥉 Too Legit To Sit — 1,339,100 steps Ria Diaz, Trevor Buteau, Kenyon Congdon, Brian Kim, Patty Costley

(For the record, 1st and 2nd place were separated by fewer than 19,000 steps. That's a Tuesday morning walk. The competition was REAL.)

👑 Hotstepper of the Year:
🥇 Andy Ortiz — 676,018 steps
🥈 Kenyon Congdon — 529,189 steps
🥉 Jeff Campbell — 391,578 steps

Andy, we see you. That's not just winning. That's a statement.

This challenge is one of our favorite reflections of what makes PlanetBids special. We compete hard, we lift each other up, and somehow we manage to do both at the same time. That's Succeeding Together in action, even when you're trying to out-walk your teammate.

Congratulations to every single person who participated. See you in 2027. Start training now! 🚀

05/07/2026

It's an exciting day for PlanetBids as we announce a new partnership with Plan-It Capital Improvement Software. Together we will help public agencies close the gap between capital planning and procurement, giving them a clearer, more connected path from project concept to contract award.

For most public teams, capital project planning starts years in advance of the project. But when it's time to start issuing bids and awarding contracts, the procurement team operates in an entirely different, disconnected system than the one used for planning. This causes delays, manual rework, and inconsistencies that slow progress.

PlanetBids and Plan-It will eliminate that disconnect, allowing for a cleaner handoff between planning and procurement and maintains key information for more transparent, auditable processes from start to finish.

Learn more about this partnership: https://hubs.la/Q04fTdsx0

05/05/2026

Trust isn't something to be earned. It's something to be given.

Yes; this may be a perspective that challenges conventional wisdom. Many of us were raised hearing "trust is earned," and on the surface, it makes sense. Protect yourself. Don't be naive. Watch and wait.

But that approach actually creates guarded teams. People holding their cards close, not sharing the half-baked idea that might've been brilliant, not having the difficult conversation that could've changed everything, because they're still waiting to feel "safe enough."

And here's the thing: that safety never comes if nobody goes first.

When you lead with trust, you signal something powerful. You say, "We believe you're capable. We believe you're here for the right reasons. We believe this is a space where we can be real with each other." Good people rise to that, and they match it.

Now, are there times where "trust, but verify" comes into play? Absolutely. Not every situation calls for blind faith, and accountability still matters. But that's a far cry from making people prove themselves before you'll even let them in the door.

Is it a risk? Of course. Not everyone will honor it. But we'd rather occasionally be wrong about someone than cultivate a culture where people are waiting for permission to show up fully.

Trust given freely isn't naivety. It's leadership.

04/30/2026

We've spent two months discussing the best ways for public procurement teams to implement AI safely, securely, and effectively in their operations.

From insightful articles and helpful downloadable tools to an expert-led webinar by our very own tech team, we've provided real tips and actionable prompts you can use right now to get started with your AI journey.

Get it all here: https://hubs.la/Q04f26zW0

04/23/2026

AI capabilities are evolving so fast it might make your head spin.

How do you know exactly what you can, or should, use AI for in your public procurement process? How do your buyers fit into this process? And how do you even get started?

PlanetBids CTO Kenneth Howe and Director of Product Alex Tanck discussed practical ways to use AI TODAY in your procurement lifecycle, providing prompts to use to get you started.

These tips aren't about replacing your employees or eliminating your work. Human oversight is and will remain mandatory in public procurement. But AI can help you get more done faster and eliminate the most repetitive, time-consuming tasks.

Watch the recording: https://hubs.la/Q04ddF1s0

04/20/2026

Generative AI is moving fast, probably faster than most expected. And many public agencies are already expecting procurement to be on board the technology train.

Not sure where to start? You’re not alone.

Join PlanetBids Chief Technology Officer Kenny Howe and Director of Product Alex Tanck for an in-depth look at where AI stands today, how it can help your procurement workflow, and the risks to watch out for when implementing this powerful tech.

You’ll get practical prompts you can use to get help researching vendors, drafting solicitations, evaluating bids, and flagging compliance issues so you can start putting AI to work in your process right away.

https://hubs.la/Q04cN6Zv0

04/17/2026

Confidence is powerful. And it is fragile.

I've recently had a front-row seat to this truth. But it was on a lacrosse field watching my son play, not in a boardroom.

When he has a coach who believes in the kids, encourages them after a loss, digs into what went wrong and helps them fix it, and never lets a mistake define a player, something remarkable happens. The team comes back stronger. More driven. There is joy on the field! And you genuinely cannot hold them back.

We had a different experience in another sport a year ago. The coach lost faith, discouraged instead of building, and created an environment where kids felt pitted against each other. You could watch the confidence vaporize in real time. And the results showed it: Performance degraded, the joy disappeared. And the team shrunk instead of growing. (And this mama's heart broke in the stands.)

Like all the best sports references do, this one translates directly to the workplace.
Confidence isn't a fixed trait, it's cultivated over time. And here's what I know to be true: when someone genuinely believes in you, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. That belief takes root, and you rise to meet it. You work harder, reach further, and achieve more than you thought possible, simply because someone told you, through their words and actions, that you could. You become that leader's "ride or die".

That's why empowerment sits at the very foundation of confidence, and why it is one of our five Core Values at PlanetBids. We foster an environment where every individual is encouraged to take ownership, make impactful decisions, and drive innovation. Not because it sounds good on paper, but because we have seen what happens when people feel truly empowered. They soar!

Leaders hold ENORMOUS power in that process. The best ones are curious about the problem, committed to the person, and unwilling to let a setback become a story about someone's worth.

I want not just our leaders to maintain that, but all our people, too.

Because when people feel believed in, there is no ceiling on what they can do! "To the moon!"🚀

04/15/2026

How did everyone enjoy Day 2 of the 2026 TxPPA Fall Conference? We’ve gained a lot of insight into Texas procurement already!

Our CTO Kenneth Howe and Director of Product Alex Tanck held an excellent session yesterday about using AI in procurement, and we wanted to provide a helpful guide with some sample prompts you can use to start getting useful outputs from your AI tools today.

This article has prompts you can copy directly to get help researching the market, sourcing vendors, checking for existing contracts, and writing scopes of work.

Read the Article: https://hubs.la/Q04cbKhD0

Missed the presentation? That's ok! Alex and Kenny will be presenting it again in an interactive webinar on Tuesday, April 21 at 10 AM PST/1 PM EST.

Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04cbCBF0

01/16/2026

🏁Kicking off 2026 at full throttle.🏁

In less than two weeks, our team will come together for our annual G2 (Galactic Gathering) Summit; the absolute peak of our year at PlanetBids, this year hosted in beautiful Daytona Beach, Florida.

Every quarter in our Employee Surveys, our people tell us the same thing: we want more opportunities to be together, in person! G2 is our answer to that. It's our time to connect, celebrate, align, and recharge for what’s ahead.

This year’s theme is inspired by the spirit of endurance racing that defines this place, from the legendary Rolex 24 at Daytona to the iconic Daytona 500, all taking place within a few weeks of our gathering. It’s all about going the distance, staying focused through challenging turns, and knowing when to push for speed.

It’s a fitting metaphor as we reflect on the wins of 2025 and look ahead to an exciting, ambitious 2026. Yes, there will be fun, there will be energy, and there will be collaboration. But at its core, G2 is about something bigger: celebrating the people who made last year possible and setting our sights on what we’ll accomplish together next.

The engines are revving up, and we’re ready to race into 2026!

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