How to Get a Contract With the State
Becoming a supplier or vendor for the State of Georgia starts with online registration. Registration and business opportunities take place on Team Georgia Marketplace™, the state’s online procurement platform. Once registered, you can bid on opportunities to provide goods or services to state, local, or educational entities.
If you have never done business with the state, you will register as a sourcing bidder. Sourcing bidders provide goods or services but have never been awarded a contract by the State of Georgia.
Suppliers — sometimes referred to as vendors — have been awarded a contract by the State of Georgia. Once you’ve done business with the state, you are considered a supplier.
- Set up an official business email address if you haven’t already. You will need an email address to receive alerts about bidding opportunities.
- Check to see if your business is already registered on Team Georgia Marketplace. Visit the Team Georgia Marketplace™ home page to search for your business using your tax ID number and postal code.
- If you are already registered and need help accessing your account, contact the Procurement Help Desk via email at procurementhelp@doas.ga.gov. You can also call the Help Desk at 404-657-6000 Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
- Your Tax ID number or Social Security number
- Basic information about your business, including name, address(es), and website address
- Contact information for key contacts in the business
- National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP)codes relating to goods and services your business provides (you can also search by keyword)
- Gross annual receipts
- Other information about your business, including number of employees, Georgia residency, and special designations such as minority business enterprise, veteran-owned business, small business, or women-owned business (learn how to get certified as a minority business enterprise)
- A designated email address to receive alerts from Team Georgia Marketplace about bidding opportunities
- Visit the Team Georgia Marketplace™ registration system. Click on User Registration.
- Follow the prompts within the Team Georgia Marketplace™ registration system to register your business.
- Once you’re registered, you’ll receive emails about bidding opportunities relevant to your goods or services.
- You can also search the Georgia Procurement Registry and Team Georgia Marketplace™ to view current bidding events and opportunities.
- The bidding process may vary depending on the entity or bidding opportunity. Carefully review and adhere to the designated instructions included in the bidding event.
- Bidders and suppliers are strongly encouraged to undergo training from DOAS. You can choose from a selection of in-person orientations, webinars, and recorded training webinars.
- Review your Team Georgia Marketplace periodically and make sure your contact information and selected NIGP codes are up to date. This will improve your ability to find matching bid opportunities. DOAS provides instructions for maintaining accurate information for both bidders and suppliers.
