Stage Three: Solicitation Preparation

In Stage three, Solicitation Preparation, procurement professionals prepare for the competitive solicitation process, working in conjunction with cross-functional and evaluation teams to complete the following steps as described in the Georgia Procurement Manual:

  • Identify the appropriate solicitation type.
  • Finalize the scope of work and develop the solicitation requirements, including solicitation questions.
  • Prepare cost line items or cost worksheet.
  • Develop the evaluation criteria and award methodology.
  • Select the appropriate contract template in consultation with your legal team.

Stage Three Related Documents

SPD-SP012: Certificate of Non-Collusion

Created: 5/13/2019

SPD-SP013: Georgia Resident Small Business Verification

Created: 5/13/2019

SPD-SP014: Checklist for Posting Times and Protest Filings

Created: 5/13/2019

SPD-SP015: State Entity RFP Template

Created: 1/4/2021

SPD-SP016: State Entity eRFP Template

Created: 1/4/2021

SPD-SP017: State Entity RFQ Template

Created: 5/13/2019

SPD-SP018: State Entity eRFQ Template

Created: 1/4/2021

SPD-SP019: State Entity RFQC Template

Created: 1/4/2021

SPD-SP020: State Entity eRFQC Template

Created: 1/4/2021

SPD-SP023: State Entity Contract for Goods and Ancillary Services - Open

Created: 6/29/2022

SPD-SP024: State Entity Contract for Goods and Ancillary Services - Fixed

Created: 6/29/2022

SPD-SP025: State Entity Contract for Services

Created: 6/29/2022

SPD-SP026: State Entity Contract for Software

Created: 6/29/2022

SPD-SP027: State Entity Contract for Equipment Rental/Lease

Created: 6/29/2022

SPD-SP028: eSource Contract Terms

Created: 5/13/2019

SPD-SP030: Facilitated Session Sign-in Form

Created: 5/13/2019

SPD-SP033: Facilitated Session Guide Template

Created: 5/13/2019

SPD-SP036: Request for Supplier Training

Created: 5/13/2019

SPD-SP039: Evaluation Committee Member Participation Form

Created: 5/13/2019

SPD-SP040: Consultant Confidentiality and Disclosure Agreement

Created: 5/13/2019

SPD-SP042 Supplier General Information Worksheet

Created: 6/29/2022

SPD-SP044 Trade Secret Affidavit

Created: 10/7/2021

SPD-SP045 Tax Compliance Form

Created: 9/8/2021

SPD-SP048: Insurance and Bonding Guidelines

Created: 12/29/2020

SPD-SP051: RFP Preparation Scorecard

Created: 12/29/2020

SPD-SP057: Requirements Sheet for RFP or Scored RFQC

Created: 12/29/2020

SPD-SP058: Requirements Sheet for RFQ or Non-Scored RFQC

Created: 12/29/2020

SPD-SP059b: Instructions for Requirements Sheet 2007

Created: 12/29/2020

SPD-SP060 Contracting with State Entities

Created: 6/29/2022

SPD-SP061 eContract Terms

Created: 6/29/2022