Stage Two, the Pre-Solicitation Stage, addresses several steps procurement professionals complete before preparing the solicitation as described in the Georgia Procurement Manual:
Identify high-level scope, stakeholders, and critical business requirements
Conduct an analysis of available goods, services and suppliers, and market and budget constraints
Estimate expected contract award value or purchases for the fiscal year
Identify the best sourcing method
Determine if within your entity’s delegated purchasing authority and collaborate with the State Purchasing Division’s Agency Sourcing Team as appropriate.
