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Note: It is recommended that you use Internet Explorer when following these instructions. AASHTOWare Project bids makes it easy to submit your bid, whether you choose to submit it electronically through Bid Express or print out the bid quote and submit a paper bid. The software is free and once you are set up, it is quick and easy to use. INSTALLING AASHTOWare PROJECT BIDS https://www.dot.ny.gov/bids-and-lettings/construction-contractors/electronic-bid-system Click on “Download AASHTOWare Project Bids”

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The following screen appears.

Read and scroll to the bottom of the license agreement. Check “I have read and agree to the license agreement.” Click “Install Bid Component” If asked whether to run or save, click RUN. On the next screen, read and scroll to the bottom of the license agreement. Check “I agree to the license terms and conditions” Click “Install”

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SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS Please note, there is a Microsoft .NET Framework software requirement. This program should install automatically if it is not already on your computer.

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If the program does automatically start installation, you may see the following screens.

Click on the box for “Runtime”.

Click RUN and then INSTALL.

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If your system has a corporate firewall you may get an error message saying that .NET Framework could not be installed.

If that is the case, follow the steps below for the installation of .NET Framework. MANUAL INSTALLATION OF MICROSOFT .NET FRAMEWORK To install Microsoft .net framework manually you will require Administrative rights on your local machine. Navigate to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download .

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Select the SEARCH Option.

In the search box type .NET Framework and when the options appear, select the most current version of the software.

The screen will refresh and provide you several options. Choose the offline installer for the version that you have selected.

Most current version

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Once the download is complete, save it to your desktop. When that is complete, an Icon will appear on your desktop. Double click on the icon and follow the instructions to install Microsoft .NET Framework onto your computer.

Once .NET Framework has been installed, you can continue with the AASHTOWare Project Bids installation. See “INSTALLING AASHTOWare PROJECT BIDS” step above for assistance. SUCCESSFUL INSTALLTION Now that you have installed the software you are ready to open an electronic bid file. Navigate to the Contract Document page. https://www.dot.ny.gov/portal/page/portal/doing-business/opportunities/const-notices

Please keep in mind, this version is being used as an EXAMPLE – there may be newer versions available at the time of install.

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From the contract documents page, select the project you wish to review. The screen will refresh showing the documents that are accessible.

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Click on the Project Logo in the upper right corner.

This will bring you to the Electronic Files Download Page.

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Click on the letting date of the contract that you are interested in. Click on SAVE AS. Save this zip folder to your desktop (or another location).

You should now have a zip folder icon on your desktop (or another location) that looks like this.

Right click the folder and a new submenu will appear. Left click “Extract All” and select “Extract”. Now, you also have an icon on your desktop (or another location) that looks like this.

Delete the file with the zipper. (first icon shown)

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Double click the folder icon without the zipper.

Copy the files that contain your D# and place them in the folder of your choice.

Double click on the file with the orange icon next to it. This will open your project in AASHTOWare Project Bids.

The first time Project Bids opens you will need to add your user profile.

Fill out the above information. The Bidder ID is your Federal ID Number (i.e. 12-1234567, including the hyphen). After entering your Bidder ID Click => Add New Bidder ID then Click => Save.

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Next the file opens to the General page.

Click on the “Schedule Of Items” tab on the left side.

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This is where you enter your unit bid price. The software will do the math and update your bid in the lower right corner. If you place an amendment file in the same folder as the .ebsx file, it will be automatically applied. Save your work by clicking the floppy disk icon at the top or by clicking file then save from the submenu that will appear. SUBMITTING PAPER BID If submitting a paper bid, print the jurat from the Proposal Book 1 pdf. from the Contract Documents page: https://www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-notices Then from Project Bids click on File, then Print Quote. Burn the .ebsx file to a disk (CD) or flash drive. This is the file with the orange icon next to it. Right Click the .ebsx file. A new submenu will appear. Left click “Send To”. Another submenu will appear. Saving to disk (CD):

• Left click DVD RW Drive (E:). Your drive might be a different letter than E:

• Insert a blank CD and follow the onscreen instructions. Saving to flash drive (USB):

• Left click USB Drive (G:). Your drive might be a different letter than G: Put the Jurat, Quote, and CD or USB into a properly labeled envelope.

NOTE: Please be sure to submit the .ebsx file (not a .pdf version of it).

For questions, contact (518) 457-2414.