eVA

What is eVA?

eVA is a web-based purchasing system used by Virginia government. State agencies, colleges, universities and many local governments use eVA to announce bid opportunities, invite bidders, receive quotes, and place orders for goods and services.

For Businesses eVA Means…

For Buyers eVA means

*Greater Marketing Potential*
	Reach more than 12,000 buyers
	Increased bid opportunities
	Available around the clock
	Marketing directly to end consumers
	Improved customer relationships
	Manage orders electronically

Business Tools
	Email or fax bid notices
	Free advertising with eVA electronic catalogs
	Free eVA reports that show who buys your product or service
	Free online, on-demand training
	“Quick Quote” electronic bidding—small purchases (under $50,000)
	“Virginia Business Opportunities” --large purchases (over $50,000)
	Electronic award notices and bid tallies
	Online directories for statewide contracts
	Business-to-business directories for teaming on bids

To join the eVA marketplace Sign-up here!

*Saving Money*
	Reach more than 32,000 vendors
	Lower prices through more competition
	Faster ordering
	Improved vendor diversity
	Pricing done for you through hundreds of statewide contracts
	Reduce “maverick” spending
	Analyze volume spending

Buying Tools
	eVA eMall lets you “shop” within hundreds of vendor index catalogs
	eVA interfaces directly with vendor “Punch Out” sites
	eVA Bidder’s List quickly searches vendors matching your needs
	“Quick Quote” electronic bidding alerts vendors immediately to your small purchase needs
	Online purchase requisitions with built in approval workflow
	Electronic Purchase Orders sent automatically saves you time
	“Virginia Business Opportunities” alerts vendors to your large purchases (over $50,000)
	Multiple Reports for spend analysis and better contract negotiation