Stage Six: Award Process
Stage six, the Award Process, begins once all evaluation activities are completed and the state entity is ready to publicly announce the results.
Key steps performed by procurement professionals and suppliers, as described in the Georgia Procurement Manual, include the following:
Supplier Actions:
- Reviewing state entity’s public notice of solicitation results.
- Participating in protest or supplier debriefing processes as applicable.
- Receiving contract award as applicable.
State Actions:
- Providing public notice of solicitation results and intent to make contract award.
- Support release of solicitation records in response to open records requests, if any.
- Participating in protest or supplier debriefing processes as applicable.
- Issuing contract award or purchase order.
Stage Six Related Documents
SPD-AP004 Notice of Intent Award
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The State’s public notice of its intent to award a contract to one or more suppliers pending successful resolution of…
SPD-AP005 Notice of Award
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The State’s official public notice of contract award to one or more suppliers and identification of any unsuccessful…
SPD-AP008 RFQC List of Qualified Contractors
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The State's official public notice of identification of qualified contractors as a result of RFQC process.
SPD-AP011 Purchase Order (Non-PeopleSoft)
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Sample form for non-PeopleSoft state entities to create a purchase order with applicable payment, delivery terms, etc.
SPD-AP014 Supplier Debriefing Tips and Suggestions
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Tips and suggestions for conducting debriefings with unsuccessful suppliers following the competitive bid process.
SPD-AP015 Supplier Debriefing Record Template
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Optional template the issuing officer may use to document the process when conducting supplier debriefings.
SPD-AP016 PO Type Quick Reference Guide
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This quick reference guide provides guidance and tips on proper use of purchase order (PO) type codes.
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