Team Georgia Marketplace, DOAS procurement, the Georgia Procurement Manual, and the Atlanta-area local market.
Last reviewed on May 12, 2026.
Georgia centralizes state procurement under the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) State Purchasing Division. The framework is set by the Georgia Procurement Manual, which DOAS maintains and updates. The state operates Team Georgia Marketplace as its centralized eProcurement system. Georgia has been one of the faster-growing state procurement markets in recent years, driven by population growth in the Atlanta metropolitan area and ongoing investment in transportation, education, and technology.
Procurement responsibility is shared between DOAS and individual agencies. DOAS operates statewide term contracts that agencies may use, and many agencies retain operational responsibility for agency-specific procurements. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) runs construction and engineering procurement under its own procedures.
Georgia operates a Georgia Procurement Registry for active state vendors. Beyond basic registration, Georgia has:
Georgia state certifications operate separately from federal SBA certifications. A federally certified 8(a), WOSB, or SDVOSB firm must apply through the state-specific path to claim state-level preference.
| Entity | Procurement focus | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) | Highway construction, bridges, engineering services | Independent procurement system; significant ongoing infrastructure investment |
| Department of Community Health (DCH) | Medicaid managed care, health IT, healthcare services | Multi-billion managed care procurements |
| Department of Human Services (DHS) | Social services, child welfare, case management | Significant federal pass-through |
| Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) | State IT services, infrastructure, telecommunications | Manages state IT outsourcing relationships |
| University System of Georgia (USG) | Construction, IT, professional services, research support | Universities procure individually under USG framework |
| Georgia Lottery Corporation | Gaming systems, marketing, distribution | Funds higher education and pre-K through lottery proceeds |
The Atlanta metropolitan area is the dominant local government market in Georgia. Key buyers:
Georgia Cooperative Purchasing makes state DOAS contracts available to many of these entities, providing a path for vendors with state contracts to reach local government without separate competitive procurement.
Georgia procurement protests are governed by the Georgia Procurement Manual. Protest procedures generally require a written notice of protest within 10 calendar days of when the protester knew or should have known of the basis. The protest is reviewed at the agency level with potential appeal to DOAS and judicial review through state courts. Bond requirements may apply.