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       How to Use the System

  • Introduction:

  • BizNet enables you to search and view results for firm stored in the BizTrak database by :
    • Firm Name
    • Business Description
    • "Specialty Code" (S.C.)
    • "North American Industry Classification System" Code (N.A.I.C.S.)

    BizNet searches are divided into three areas.

    • Search Screens
    • Results Screens
    • Detail Business Profile Screens

    BizNet also allows you to submit your firm or your subs for inclusion in the Business Directory.
    You may also submit your application for DBE certification by clicking on the hyperlink provided on the main menu.

  • Main Menu:
    The Main Menu is a navigational screen that directs you to the 5 different search screens, the Add Bidder screen, and the DBE Certification Application.
    • To move to any screen, click on the appropriately labeled button:
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    • Click on to log off and exit BizNet.
  • Search Screens:
    The Search screens display different categories of information you can use to narrow your search of the BizTrak database.
    • The firm name search screen provides for a search by firm name only.
    • The business description search screen provides for a search by business description and optional Certification Status, District/County Physical Location, and County Work Location.
    • The S.C. search screen provides a search by Specialty Code, and optional Certification Status, District/County Physical Location, and County Work Location.
    • The N.A.I.C.S. search screen is identical to the S.C. search screen with N.A.I.C.S. codes replacing Specialty Code. It provides a search by N.A.I.C.S. codes and optional Certification Status, District/County Physical Location, and County Work Location.
      After choosing your search options from the selected search screen, click on to display the search results.
      At the bottom of each search screen is a navigation bar used to change screens rather than conduct a search.
      Example:

      • Click on ,,, , or to move to a different search screen.
      • Click on BizNet to return to main menu.
      • Click on to move to the BizNet Help area.
  • Results Screens:
    Search Results are displayed in an alphabatized list for easy viewing. Each firm or vendor that meets the search criteria is displayed. A sample is shown below.

    Business Name Contact Phone E-mail
    Appleton Smithson Mary Smith (407) 555-2134 mary@applestone.com
    Jones Construction Edward Jones (305) 555-1234 edward@jones.com
    R.J. Company John James (813) 555-9999 john@rjcompany.com


    To view a business profile of any firm or vendor listed on the results screen, click the underlined firm name.
    To send an e-mail to a business, click on the underlined e-mail address.
    At the bottom of each results screen is a navigation bar used to change screens rather than view a business profile.

    • Click on ,,, , or to move to a different search screen.
    • Click on BizNet to return to main menu.
    • Click on to move to the BizNet Help area.
  • Business Profile Screens:
    The Business Profile provides a printable report of a firm's contact information, certification status, and industry codes of the selected firm or vendor.
    Name: JONES CONSTRUCTION     
    Business Description:  Engineering Services
    Street: 1234 MAIN STREET     
    City:  COLUMBIA    State: SC    Zip: 29202
    Phone: (803) 555-1234    Fax: (803) 555-1230
    Contact: EDWARD JONES  
    E-mail: edward@jones.com
    SCDOT Cert.: DBE    State Cert.: OBE    
    Anniversary Date: 12/1/03   
    Prime SC: 941    Prime NAICS:  54133
    2nd SC: 2522   3rd SC: 4225  4th SC:   5th SC:    6th SC:   7th SC:   8th SC: 
    2nd NAICS: 90652   3rd NAICS:   4th NAICS:   5th NAICS:    6th NAICS:   7th NAICS:   8th NAICS: 
     

    Note:
    "OBE" is not a type of certification and is only a BizNet designation for non-certified firms.

    Navigation buttons do not appear on a Business Profile when it is printed. To return to the previous screen to select another profile to view, click your browser's "Back" button. To return to the BizNet Main Menu from the Profile screen, click the underlined BizNet at the top of the report.

  • Add Bidder Screen:
    BizNet also allows you to submit your firm or your subs for inclusion in the Business Directory.


 



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