When you enable the Allow Bid Requests feature on your division, traditionally placed residential orders can be changed to bidding. This can be advantageous if you need to cast a wider net to get your order assigned quicker. To change a normal residential order assignment to bidding, select the Parties tab, and choose the Change to Bidding option on the right.
On the Change to Bidding screen, you will need to enter a Bid Due By date. Once the date has been entered, select Confirm. If you select Cancel, you will be directed back to the Communications Log.
The Communication Log will note the order has been changed to bidding to aid in tracking purposes.
Once the order has been switched to bidding, requesting, reviewing, accepting bids will follow the same process as described in this guide.