GPM Archives, Policies and Official Announcements

The Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM) provides operational and administrative rules derived from the laws set forth by the Georgia Code. The rules are an authorized legal extension, bearing the same weight, significance, and effect as Georgia law. 

The purpose of the GPM is to: 

  • Make as consistent as possible the procurement regulations among the various state agencies.
  • Provide for increased public confidence in the procedures followed in public procurement.
  • Foster effective broad-based competition within the free enterprise system. 

For your convenience, we maintain a searchable online version of the GPM

You may also download the GPM as a PDF. 

Questions and requests for approvals may be sent via email to spdpolicy@doas.ga.gov

26-02 Georgia Procurement Manual – V11 Effective September 2025 – Webinar

Georgia Procurement Manual

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The Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM) is the official source for all administrative rules issued by SPD.

Georgia Procurement Manual Archives and Related Official Announcements

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Effective September 16, 2025, SPD announces publication of a revised and updated Georgia Procurement Manual

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Inactive version of the Georgia Procurement Manual effective July 1, 2022 through September 15, 2025.

Official Announcement #26-01 Updated Insurance and Bonding Guidelines – Webinar

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Webinar to review updates to SPD-SP048 Insurance and Bonding Guidelines as announced through SPD Official Announcement …

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Effective August 2025, SPD and RMS announce revised insurance and bonding guidelines for state entities.

Official Announcement #25-04 Increased Contract Amendment and Extension Authority – Webinar

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Webinar to review changes to state entity contract amendment and extension authority effective July 2025

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Effective July 1, 2025, revised Georgia law governing scrutinized companies and prohibited technologies.

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Effective July 1, 2025, revises GPM to clarify and increase state entity approval authority for contract amendments and…

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Updated guidance on use of purchase order (PO) type codes and introduction of new quick reference guide.

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Effective January 2023, SPD announces the Small Business and Supplier Diversity Program and new small business liaison…

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding House Bill 953 and changes to state procurement rules and processes.

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State Purchasing Division memo announcing House Bill 953 and future communications to implement new law.

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Effective January 2021, this code section identifies prohibited terms which cannot be included in state contracts.

Other Official Documents

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Deadlines for SFY25 year-end activity and for posting new solicitations to transition to GA@WORK effective October 1,…

FY25 Cut-Off Dates and GA@WORK Go Live Planning Webinar

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Webinar to review FY25 Cut-Off Dates and GA@WORK Go Live Planning as detailed in SPD Official Announcement 25-03.

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OPB, SAO, DOAS and GTA memo identifying enterprise applications and exception process to procure independent…

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SPD announces implementation of new electronic sourcing tool (JAGGAER) for the University System of Georgia.

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SPD announces updated contracts resources to implement new Statewide Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy.