Sourcing Tips and Training. After logging into MFMP Sourcing 3.0, “My Events” lists all events the Bidder already chose to “Join” (i.e., you intend to submit a formal response). “Public Events” lists those events associated with the Bidder’s registered UNSPSC listed in their Bidder Information Portal (VIP) accounts, but the Bidders have not yet “Joined.” Joining an event moves the event from “Public Events” to “My Events,” allows the Bidder to submit questions about the event (solicitation), and alerts Bidders to any associated updates (e.g., addenda, event edits, etc.). To respond to a solicitation, bidders shall review and accept the electronic agreement on terms of this agreement.” When responding, save work frequently – at intervals less than 20 minutes. Sourcing 3.0 automatically times out after 20 minutes of inactivity. Any unsaved information may be lost when the system times out. Clicking the “Save” button within Sourcing 3.0 only saves your solicitation responses. To transmit responses to the State, Bidders shall click “Submit Entire Response.” After clicking the “Submit Entire Response” button, Bidders are responsible to verify and validate any submitted response in Sourcing 3.0 to ensure their responses are accurate and complete prior to the bid closing time. Bidders should allow sufficient time, prior to the Solicitation event period closing, to address any errors and resubmit revised responses. To validate responses, please do the following before the Solicitation period ends: Click the “Response History” link to confirm that your “submitted” response is visible, and, therefore, formally submitted. Confirm that a status of “Accepted” displays next to your submitted response. Click on the Reference number of your submitted bid response to review the submission. Please check the following: Text boxes – Is your entire answer viewable? Yes/No questions – Are the displayed answers correct? For technical assistance, contact the MFMP Customer Service Desk (CSD) at (866) 352- 3776 or by email at XxxxxxXxxx@XxXxxxxxxXxxxxxXxxxx.xxx. For additional information regarding Vendor online training or to view MFMP Sourcing training documents select the hyperlink, MFMP Vendor Toolkit.
