Colorado's Central Bidding System Now Offers Online Registration At http://www.Colorado.gov

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keeping track of new business opportunities with Colorado state government just got easier. Users of the state's online procurement bidding system, known as Colorado BIDS, may now pay the $40 annual registration fee with a credit card. The enhanced service was launched in conjunction with Colorado.gov, the state's official Web portal (http://www.Colorado.gov).

Colorado BIDS acts as a centralized clearinghouse of information on hundreds of bidding opportunities for multiple state agencies. Vendors must be registered with BIDS in order to respond to these bidding opportunities.

"Online services, such as Colorado BIDS, are helping meet the needs of Colorado businesses," said Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. "This is just the latest step in our overall effort to improve government efficiency and customer service to the vendors wishing to do business with our state."

Businesses are now able to complete the Colorado BIDS registration online instead of mailing the fee payment to the Department of Personnel and Administration, which allows businesses to start bidding on state government projects faster. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express payments are processed immediately through Colorado.gov's secure payment processor.

"By offering electronic payments through the Colorado BIDS system, we are using the latest technology to deliver improved customer service to Colorado businesses," said Rich Gonzales, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration. "This convenient, user-friendly checkout service streamlines the registration process, and is yet another example of why good government starts here."

About Colorado.gov

Colorado.gov is the official Web site of the state of Colorado (http://www.Colorado.gov) and provider of electronic government solutions for the state. It is managed by Colorado Interactive, LLC, a Denver-based subsidiary of eGovernment firm NIC (NASDAQ: EGOV). Colorado.gov is governed by the Statewide Internet Portal Authority, whose mission is to make Colorado government at all levels more accessible to its citizens and businesses and more productive through the use of Internet technologies.

About NIC

NIC manages more eGovernment services than any provider in the world. The company helps government communicate more effectively with citizens and businesses by putting essential services online. NIC provides eGovernment solutions for 2,900 state and local agencies that serve more than 70 million people in the United States. Additional information is available at http://www.nicusa.com

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