Bill Culhane

Calum's Pop-Pop. Help tell the story on government purchasing. COO of BidPrime and Beacon Bid + co-Host @thebigbidtheory #podcast. Proud #veteran.

[Bill Culhane @Contract_Hunter]

Emily does a wonderful job in unwinding numerous aspects of this transformational legislation. #Infrastructure, finally! Thank you for watching.
#jobs

[The Big Bid Theory @TheBigBidTheory]

Now that bipartisan #InfrastructureBill is signed, what comes next for you, your community and government(s)? Emily Feenstra, Managing Director, @ASCEGovRel shares her expertise and insider opinions w our host, Bill Culhane.

https://t.co/hZDVkDsUjZ #IIJA

[The Big Bid Theory @TheBigBidTheory]

Thrilled to release the presentation video: Carrie Mathes, the 2025 David & Beverly Nash Leadership Award recipient! Her people‑first mindset and leadership impact across public procurement inspire us all.
📺 Watch here: https://t.co/eLAWwNnQtx
➡️ Follow for 2026 award updates!

[Bill Culhane @Contract_Hunter]

Congratulations, Carrie Mathes!

[The Big Bid Theory @TheBigBidTheory]

We are proud to honor Carrie Mathes of Orange County Government, FL as the 2025 Nash Award recipient! 🏆 Her impact in procurement is real, sustained, and inspiring.

Mentorship. Innovation. Leadership. Excellence.

[The Big Bid Theory @TheBigBidTheory]

We are proud to honor Carrie Mathes of Orange County Government, FL as the 2025 Nash Award recipient! 🏆 Her impact in procurement is real, sustained, and inspiring.

Mentorship. Innovation. Leadership. Excellence.

[Bill Culhane @Contract_Hunter]

Unbiased take: this is an exceptional episode. Selena has an interesting story on her career journey and she doesn’t sugarcoat her opinions about gatekeeping. Yes!

[The Big Bid Theory @TheBigBidTheory]

🎙 New episode: “Procurement Leadership & Insights with Selena Leon”

👉 Listen: https://t.co/11HoJuxdDc
👉 Watch: https://t.co/2SFqvrLNiz

Selena Leon shares on events, advancement, why gatekeeping has no place here, and why professional development and recognition are vital.

[Beacon Bid @BeaconBid]

We are exhibiting at ICMA 2025 in Tampa at Booth 323! Stop by to see how we are simplifying e‑procurement for local government. See tools to help streamline public procurement, drive transparency and deliver better value for your communities. Learn more: https://t.co/vszwqGlvbd

[Beacon Bid @BeaconBid]

We feel right at home! 👀Beacon Bid is exhibiting at MAGPPA 2025 in Biloxi at Booth 127! Tomorrow, stop by the Vendor Expo to explore our e‑procurement solution for local government. Visit and share ideas, successes, and challenges.
Learn more: https://t.co/vszwqGlvbd

[Beacon Bid @BeaconBid]

🎉Virginia Beach City Public Schools selects Beacon Bid as its new e-Procurement platform. Here's the full press release: https://t.co/8rcms5H91D

Suppliers/businesses register to bid: https://t.co/KPSVJIS8Dl

[Beacon Bid @BeaconBid]

We are headed home from an exceptional IAPPO 2025 Fall Conference! Huge thanks to IAPPO Board, attendees, and DoubleTree Downers Grove for an amazing event. Appreciation to all who stopped by our booth for live demos & joined Joseph Harry for “Easy, Accessible E-Procurement.”

[Beacon Bid @BeaconBid]

Just dropped: Adam Simon’s 60‑second Beacon Bid intro at ISM Rio Grande Valley 🎤 From bidder tracking, supplier organizing, to contract tools — he covers it all.

➡️ https://t.co/mltZ4n29UN

👉 Watch above, go to https://t.co/aR3lOthJnN, + connect with Adam on LinkedIn for more.

[Bill Culhane @Contract_Hunter]

I thoroughly enjoyed visiting with Yesenia and Perla. They show why City of Houston’s purchasing team is next level. Give it a watch and listen. 👇

[The Big Bid Theory @TheBigBidTheory]

Houston turned 45 days into success launching full‑scale e‑procurement. 🛠️📈 Yesenia Chuca, Perla Arredondo share on NIGP Forum, wins, lessons, and growing their vendor base from 4,000 to 10,000+.

Listen: https://t.co/5MRpyArwNA
Watch: https://t.co/1iL3CPfRuA

[Beacon Bid @BeaconBid]

🚀 At NIGP Forum 2025, Perla Arredondo (from Houston), shared real‑world lessons on modernizing public procurement:
• Strategic implementation of e‑procurement
• Partnerships & support = smoother implementation

📺 https://t.co/dQh6idKNPl

Check it out & share your thoughts.

[Beacon Bid @BeaconBid]

At NIGP Forum 2025, Yesenia Chuca, City of Houston, shared how Houston is using AI to support procurement, but it doesn't replace the people behind the process.
👉 How is your team approaching AI in procurement?

Watch Yesenia's comments: https://t.co/0hJ7nQYLe4

[Bill Culhane @Contract_Hunter]

Timely and important clarifications by Yesenia. AI is not copy-and-paste!

[Beacon Bid @BeaconBid]

At NIGP Forum 2025, Yesenia Chuca, City of Houston, shared how Houston is using AI to support procurement, but it doesn't replace the people behind the process.
👉 How is your team approaching AI in procurement?

Watch Yesenia's comments: https://t.co/0hJ7nQYLe4

[Bill Culhane @Contract_Hunter]

Thank you for tuning in for this special episode. 🙏 Have you decided who you will nominate for the Nash Award?

[The Big Bid Theory @TheBigBidTheory]

🎙️ New episode! Stephen Hetzel (from Beacon Bid + BidPrime) visits to recap NIGP Forum 2025 and more.

Topics:
✅e-Procurement in SLED
✅Supplier engagement
✅Houston’s speedy go-live
✅Tools for efficiency & transparency

▶️ https://t.co/0QdT4a6p8D
🎧 https://t.co/UhKCt8LgV4

[Beacon Bid @BeaconBid]

After an incredible opening day (see pic), Day 2 is underway! See us at Booth 11056, to discuss how our tools are helping Public Works, across the U.S. Use AI-powered tools to streamline plans, projects, and purchasing.

[Beacon Bid @BeaconBid]

Home, after a great time @ NIGP Forum 2025! 🚀 Thanks for visiting our booth, attending our panel w Yesenia Chuca + Perla Arredondo, City of Houston, & Amber Miller, Ascension Parish Schools, + hope you enjoyed the coffee. See you @ Columbus!
Let’s simplify procurement—together.

[Bill Culhane @Contract_Hunter]

Let’s go! Beyond excited about Forum, our session, Exhibit Hall. Most of all, looking forward to seeing friends.

[Beacon Bid @BeaconBid]

🚨 We are headed to NIGP Forum 2025 in Denver! Find Beacon Bid at Booth 231 – let’s talk procurement wins, challenges, opportunity.
🎁 Live demos of free + premium tools built for you, the public sector pro.
🎉 Something fun is planned to celebrate you. Stay tuned.

[Beacon Bid @BeaconBid]

Looking to save time and increase supplier engagement in school purchasing?
Visit Booth 612 at #MDASBO2025 and talk with the Beacon Bid team.

🎯 Demos
🧰 Tools
📄 RFP Archive
📈 More suppliers

#BeaconBid #EProcurement #SchoolBusiness

[Bill Culhane @Contract_Hunter]

Grateful to Darren Olson for joining us on the Season 11 premiere. We hope you enjoy this conversation on U.S. infrastructure and the latest ASCE Report Card. Rick delivers another fun and interesting #CrazyBids . 🎙️

#Infrastructure #ASCE

[The Big Bid Theory @TheBigBidTheory]

🚨 Season 11 is LIVE! Darren Olson joins us to break down the 2025 ASCE Report Card. What does it mean for us, our communities, infrastructure?

▶ Listen: https://t.co/toc2udCLmT
💻 Watch: https://t.co/U3s8MiqAfI

📄 https://t.co/xDJlQOtuPX

#ASCE #Infrastructure #Podcast

[Beacon Bid @BeaconBid]

We are live at #CASBO2025 in San Jose!

🎉 Visit Beacon Bid at Booth 1348, including...
✅ FREE tools included
✅ AI-powered RFP templates
✅ Co-op contracts
✅ Vendor outreach tools
💳 Gift card giveaways!

#K12Finance #EdTech #SchoolBusiness