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Procurement Department Receives “Best Practices” Award From the School District of Philadelphia for Implementing Freerain’s Bid Information Management Solution (BIMS)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chicago, December 8, 2005 – The School District of Philadelphia announced today that it has awarded its inaugural “Best Practices Celebration” award to the District’s Office of Procurement Services for its work implementing the Bid Information Management Solution (BIMS).

"To meet our primary goal of continued academic growth and achievement, it is imperative that we recognize and replicate successful programs. The best practices recognized today are models for academic success," said Paul Vallas, CEO of the School District of Philadelphia in a statement released by the District. Additional information about the award can be obtained on the internet at http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/communications/press_releases/2005/12/08/best-practices.html.

“We are very pleased that the forward thinking shown by the Office of Procurement Services has been recognized by such a prestigious award from a true leader in the field,” said Joshua Karp, Chief Executive Officer of Freerain Systems.

About the School District of Philadelphia

The School District of Philadelphia governs 273 public schools in the city. With an annual budget of $2 billion, the district supplies goods and services to its schools and ensures that all the teachers and students receive the resources necessary to achieve positive educational outcomes. For more information about the School District of Philadelphia, please visit the District’s website: www.phila.k12.pa.us.

About Freerain Systems

Freerain Systems specializes in efficient procurement by helping procurement and purchasing departments use technology to manage their documents. The company’s flagship product, The Bid Information Management Solution (BIMS), is used to archive historical procurement records, improve productivity, and increase an agency’s purchasing power. For more information about Freerain Systems, please visit the company’s website: www.freerainsystems.com.

Contact: Andrew Taylor, Director of Business Development, Freerain Systems, (312) 893-5055 or ataylor@freerainsystems.com