Bonfire Login Portal Link
Use the link above to sign-in with Bonfire & respond to the solicitations, the instructions are below.
Upload Instructions:
Upload Section 1-3, then other Sections with your response information in the areas requested in Bonfire, so that the RFP is complete in the individual section areas. Then upload your response together as 1 document in the section asking for you to upload the entire RFP response. (If awarded, having it already broken into Sections allows us to email the contract to Vendor's prospective customers, upon request, without it being too large to email. Having it all uploaded as 1 file together, makes it easier for the review committee to review.)
Vendors Please Read the RFP Instructions below:
Please follow these instructions to submit via our Public Portal. All other questions will be answered in Bonfire with their corresponding RFPs in the Messages Section, in the Public Notice Tab. Please read them before asking the same questions that another Vendor already asked, as everyone will get a notice in their email about your questions. If you can't see the entire answer in the email go to Bonfire to see it.
You may make changes after you Submit if the deadline has not passed: Go to your submission page on Bonfire, click un-submit on your response to see what you have already uploaded & then ADD (or remove) documents, & hit SUBMIT before the deadline.
1. Prepare your submission materials:
Requested Information
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
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RFP/RFQ |
File Type: PDF (.pdf) |
by Section's |
Required |
Requested Documents:
Please note the type and number of files allowed. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB.
Please do not embed any documents within your uploaded files, as they will not be accessible or evaluated.
2. Upload your submission
If you see a NOTIFICATION OF ADDENDUM - Vendor must download the addendum; have an authorized person acknowledge the addendum by signing and dating; and submit the addendum with the company’s submission or proposal. Please download it from the Public Documents area & upload in Tab 4, as Form K.
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RFP DUE ON FEB 20, 2024 11:00 AM CST
The Q&A period for this opportunity ends April 30, 2024 11:00 AM CDT. You will not be able to send messages after this time, please refrain from calling us or emailing us questions directly. All Q&A will be posted in Bonfire. NOTE: The most common Q&A are permanently posted on the Solicitations Page that took you to this page, please read them before asking again.
Your submission must be uploaded, submitted, and finalized prior to the Closing Time of MAY 7, 2024, 11:00 AM CDT - also see the RFPs/RFQs for dates. We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before Closing Time to begin the uploading process and to finalize your submission.
Upload of Tabs 1-3 is required so that we know you read it & it completes all sections of your contract, so that you can always come back to Bonfire & see your contract in its entirety. Please re-upload these downloads as a whole PDF "Tabs 1-3 section" together, once you have read the sections.
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Important Notes:
Each item of Requested Information will only be visible to the Evaluation Committee after the Closing Time.
Uploading large documents may take significant time, depending on the size of the file(s) and your Internet connection speed.
You will receive an email confirmation receipt with a unique confirmation number once you finalize your submission.
Minimum system requirements: Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. Javascript must be enabled. Browser cookies must be enabled.
Need Help from Bonfire?
Purchasing Cooperative of America uses a Bonfire portal for accepting and evaluating proposals digitally. Please contact Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com. You can also visit their help forum at https://bonfirehub.zendesk.com/hc