| 1. If I submitted a WSSC Bidder Application, will I have to register in the CBR? |
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| Yes, the current Bidder file for WSSC will no longer be used to obtain a bid list for bid opportunities. Register today.
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| 2. How can I get on the WSSC’s Bid list for contract opportunities? |
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| The Centralized Bidder Registration System (CBR) serves as the central (and only) site for vendors to register to do business with WSSC. To receive e-mail notifications on contract opportunities, vendors must register in the CBR identifying their industry code (NAICS) for the commodity and services they wish to receive notifications.
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| 3. I am a certified minority business. Will I have to register and identify my certification status in the CBR? |
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| Yes, you will need to first register as a bidder in the CBR. You must indicate Yes to Minority Business status, select the certification agency from the appropriate drop-down menu of acceptable certifications, indicate your minority status, gender, certification number and MBE status expiration date. An e-mail will be forwarded automatically to WSSC’s Small Local and Minority Business Enterprise Office (SLMBE). You must forward a hard copy or fax of your certification acceptance letter to the SLMBE Office, at 14501 Sweitzer Lane, 8th Floor, Laurel, Maryland 20707, fax number 301-206-8503. Your minority business status will not be considered until a verified copy of your certification acceptance letter is received. Upon verification your CBR profile will be updated to indicate that you are eligible bidders for solicitations with a minority business status requirement.
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| 4. I am an approved Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) for WSSC. Will I need to register with the CBR to continue my SLBE status? |
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| No, you do not need to register to continue your SLBE status; however, upon your company’s renewal to the program and to participate in WSSC Bid Opportunities you will need to register as a bidder in the CBR to receive notifications. You will need to identify your firm as a WSSC SLBE, provide your SLBE status expiration date and an e-mail will be forward to the SLMBE Office for verification. Upon verification, your profile in the CBR will be updated to indicate your firm’s status to indicate that you are an eligible bidder for solicitations with a business status requirement.
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| 5. I have a current contract with WSSC. Will I have to register to continue to receive payments under that contract? |
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| No, the CBR does not affect current contracts awarded. However, in order to receive bid notifications or bid documents in the future, you must be registered in the CBR.
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| 6. How long will my registration last? Will I be notified when it expires? |
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| The information in your vendor profile will be valid for 2 years from the date you entered or last updated your information. You will receive an e-mail notification 30 days prior to its expiration to allow you to update your information. This will serve as a reminder to review your profile information in case of changes during the 24 month period and will allow WSSC to have a more accurate listing of vendors wishing to do business with WSSC.
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| 7. I just registered. Why have I been asked to re-register? |
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| The WSSC is working diligently to make the registration process easier for you, while creating a more accurate source of vendors. The best way to ensure that we have the most current information about all businesses is to begin with a clean slate and give you the opportunity to have total responsibility for maintaining your relevant business data. It is in your best interest to re-register and create an accurate vendor profile for your firm in the CBR.
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| 8. Can I receive a bid notification if I have not registered in the CBR? |
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| No. You must register in the CBR in order to receive bid notifications, that correspond to your North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s).
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| 9. I am having trouble opening the calendars and drop down boxes. What’s wrong? |
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| CBR works best with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher. Try using this browser. |
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