Press Release

Imperial Irrigation District to launch online contract management system

Seattle, WA - January 17, 2003 – eBid Systems, a provider of hosted contract sourcing and management solutions to industry and public agencies, is pleased to announce that Imperial Irrigation District, a combined electric and water utility, has selected eBid Systems' Supplier Relationship Portal to address their online vendor management requirements.

"We are very excited about Imperial Irrigation District's decision to utilize our Supplier Relationship Portal solution for their contract sourcing and management needs. Their decision to utilize our ASP solution will provide the capabilities they need quickly and cost effectively. Their support of our solution offering is further validation of the value we offer to energy and water utilities." said Keith Jones, President and Founder of eBid Systems.

About eBid Systems - eBid Systems provides an integrated suite of contract sourcing and management solutions to industry and public agencies.

Contact eBid Systems at 206-855-8430 or visit our Web site at www.ebidsystems.com.