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SEVEN STAGES OF PROCUREMENT

Through the competitive bid process, as detailed in the Georgia Procurement Manual, the State of Georgia ensures that all su
conducting business with the State. The State's procurement processes fall into the "7 Stages of Procurement", beginning wh
identifies a need for goods or services, and continuing through identifying existing suppliers, posting solicitations through the c
awarding and managing contracts.

SPD has developed procedures and official forms to assist procurement professionals in complying with the Order of Precede
for goods and services through the competitive bid process, and documenting each solicitation in order to ensure transparency
Official Forms for every activity document the steps taken in each stage, ensure compliance with procurement laws and admin
the official record of all solicitations.

For an overview of the "7 Stages of Procurement", refer to the Georgia Procurement Manual. See below for additional informa
including links to each of the Official Forms used in that stage.

CONTACT
7 Stages of Procurement
Maggie Clarke
Audit Manager
404-656-5907
Maggie.Clarke@doas.ga.gov

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AREAS OF FOCUS
STAGE 1: NEED IDENTIFICATION
STAGE 2: PRE-SOLICITATION
STAGE 3: SOLICITATION PREPARATION

STAGE 4: SOLICITATION PROCESS

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STAGE 4: SOLICITATION PROCESS

STAGE 5: EVALUATION PROCESS
STAGE 6: AWARD PROCESS
STAGE 7: CONTRACT PROCESS
PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS

NEWS, EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

USG Procurement Expo 2017
Oct. 24, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Jul. 19, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Jun. 30

Supplier Orientation September 2017

Sep. 6, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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