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All How-to-Guides

How-to guides are step-by-step instructions on various topics that will help you to understand the process from beginning to end, and show examples and documents and links that you need to finish the process successfully.

Guides About Fleet Management Division

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How to Acquire a Vehicle

Choosing the right type of vehicle acquisition is a decision you’ll make based on your agency’s…
For: Fleet Manager

Guides About Human Resources Administration Division

Guides About Risk Management Division

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How Can My Agency Access Claims Data?

There may be times when a state entity wishes to see their organization’s insurance claims data to…
For: RMS-State Entities Risk Coordinators, RMS-State Entities Workers’ Compensation Coordinators
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How to Request Proof of Medical Malpractice Insurance

The Department of Administrative Services’ (DOAS) Risk Management Services (RMS) division provides…
For: RMS-Georgia Public Officers and School Personnel, RMS-State Entities Risk Coordinators, RMS-State Entities Workers’ Compensation Coordinators
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Guides About State Purchasing Division

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How to Search for Statewide Contracts

When purchasing products or services for your agency, you can save time by searching for pre…
For: SPD-State Entities Procurement Officer, SPD-Suppliers and GA Businesses, SPD-GA Small Businesses
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How to Set Up a P-Card Program

State and local governments can streamline day-to-day purchasing by setting up a P-Card program. A…
For: SPD-State Entities Procurement Officer, SPD-Local Governments and Municipalities
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How to Get a Contract With the State

Becoming a supplier or vendor for the State of Georgia starts with online registration. Registratio…
For: SPD-Suppliers and GA Businesses, SPD-GA Small Businesses

Guides About Surplus Property Division

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How to Complete a Vendor Return: Trade-in

A Vendor Return/Trade-in occurs when state agencies trade in material in exchange for a concession…
For: Surplus-State Entities Asset Managers, Surplus-Local Governments
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How to Renew Your Organization’s Surplus Eligibility

The annual renewal is required to maintain eligibility for all Surplus Property Program participant…
For: Surplus-State Entities Asset Managers, Surplus-Local Governments, Surplus-Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Surplus-Nonprofit Organizations
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