Seafood auction software cost analysis
City of PortlandMaine- Detected
- Nov 12, 2026
- Sector
- Information Technology
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From the meeting
At its October 8, 2026 meeting, the Portland Fish Exchange Subcommittee heard SeaBid present a browser-based auction and management system with mobile bidding, automated invoicing connected to QuickBooks Online, and customizable seller and boat profile pages. The subcommittee asked staff to perform a cost-benefit analysis comparing SeaBid's system against current software and upcoming server replacement costs. SeaBid also said it wanted to explore additional ways to work with the Exchange.
Decision state: staff analysis requested; no vendor selected yet.
- Meeting date
- November 12, 2026
- Agency
- City of Portland
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