Bid Manager makes it easy for you to configure and order Eaton products that your customers demand.  It gives you control over the organization of your jobs, the presentation of your materials, and the speed of your delivery.  In addition, you can create alternate proposals to provide your customers with the most accurate and competitive project information. While online, you can communicate with your local Eaton representative, share job information, and negotiate pricing with the Eaton sales force.

There are two separate ways to access Bid Manager, the classic version and Bid Manager on the Web (BMOTW).  BMOTW can be accessed with an internet connection; however it requires specific technical requirements.

Getting Started
To use Bid Manager, a customer must first review and submit the Eaton Electronic Commerce Agreement (ECA) and then obtain a User ID and Password.

To use the classic version of Bid Manager, the software must be installed on your PC.  If interested in using BMOTW, please contact your DSS to discuss if this option will work for you.
 
To access the ECA, request a user ID and/or installation cd, please contact your Distributor Sales Specialist (DSS) or local Eaton salesperson.
 

Bid Manager Version 7.8 Patch

11/21/11 – A patch for Bid Manager 7.8 is required after installing the new release of Bid Manager. It will correct the following issues:

• Latency issue when opening up the Edit Items screen
• K-Frame not picking up trip unit when Thermal-Magnetic is selected within the Enclosed Breakers takeoff
• No drawings are printing for Enclosed Control takeoff when drawings are selected from the print screen
• Invalid warning when saving a Panelboard

Bid Manager Version 7.8 Release
10/24/11 – The following Bid Manager 7.8 release information pertains to the US version:

• Bypass Isolation Contactor for certain Transfer Switches.
• Enclosed Control Take-off has been updated to a new layout. Improvements include easier product selection and a logical configuration flow more in line with the typical take-off process.
• Switchboards Auxiliary Switch Menu has been revised to display a drop-down list for T Auxiliary Switch (1A/1B).

For the full release notes, please see the files below.

Need Technical Assistance?
Please contact the Proprietary Application Service Desk at: 1-800-468-1705, option 3.  Our hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. and Friday 7 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. E.S.T. Support Specialists can help you with system startup, system use, and problem solving.

Looking for Training?
Check out Bid Manager Training.