New Bidder Registration


Concept

In this topic you will learn how to Register as a New Bidder.


Steps:

  1. Begin by navigating to the User Registration / Bidder Registration page.

    Step 1

  2. Click the User ID Registration link.

    Step 2

  3. The User Registration page displays.

     

    The following two options are available:

     

    Register as a Bidder with the MTA

    Register for a New User ID (existing suppliers only)

    Step 3

  4. Click the Register now button for the Bidder Registration option.

    Step 4

  5. The Bidder\Supplier Registration page displays.

     

    Information on how to complete the registration and the process related to User ID and Password is available on the page.

    Step 5

  6. Click the Vertical scrollbar.

    Step 6

  7. Confirm that the Start a new registration form radio button is selected and the subsequent questions are appropriately answered.

     

    In this example, the user is representing a business and is interested in selling good/services.

    Step 7

  8. Click the Horizontal scrollbar.

    Step 8

  9. Click the Next button.

    Step 9

  10. The Identifying Information page displays.

     

    Enter the desired information into the Tax Identification Number and Entity Name fields.

     

    On this page the user is also able to indicate additional reporting elements such as identifying as a minority business enterprise, women-owned business enterprise, etc.

    Step 10

  11. Click the Horizontal scrollbar.

    Step 11

  12. Click the Next button.

    Step 12

  13. The Addresses page displays.

     

    Enter the desired Primary Address information on this page.

     

    Note: The system will display recommendation/suggestions if address information entered is incorrect. The system will not enforce the recommendation.

    Step 13

  14. Click the Horizontal scrollbar.

    Step 14

  15. Click the Next button.

    Step 15

  16. The Contacts page displays.

     

    Click the Add Contact button.

    Step 16

  17. Enter the desired Contact Information.

     

    When entering this information confirm that the Contact Type that is selected is appropriate for the contact that is being added.

     

    Note: If multiple contacts are added, one contact must be set as the Primary Contact. Use the Primary Contact checkbox as applicable.

    Step 17

  18. Enter the desired User Profile Information.

     

    Note: The Requested User ID must be alphanumeric, lower case and less than 10 characters. In addition, a Description is required and should be in the format of (First Name / Last Name).

    Step 18

  19. Click the Vertical scrollbar.

    Step 19

  20. Click the OK button.

    Step 20

  21. The entered Contact is added.

     

    Click the Horizontal scrollbar.

    Step 21

  22. Click the Next button.

    Step 22

  23. The Categorizations page displays.

     

    Select the appropriate Categories that best describe the goods and/or services supplied by the user's company.

    Step 23

  24. The My Categories section lists the categories that have been selected.

    Step 24

  25. Click the Horizontal scrollbar.

    Step 25

  26. Click the Next button.

    Step 26

  27. The Submit page displays.

     

    Select the Select to accept the Terms of Agreement below checkbox.

     

     

    Note: Click the Terms of Agreement link to view the terms.

    Step 27

  28. Click the Submit button.

     

    Note: If needed, click the Review button to review the registration information before submittal.

    Step 28

  29. The Registration Submit Details page displays.

     

    Note: Three separate email notifications will be sent to the user. One with the Bidder ID, one with the User ID confirmation and one with the Password.

    Step 29

You have successfully completed the New Bidder Registration topic.

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