Welcome to the Small Business Office Procurement page where you will find answers to the most frequestly asked questions regarding small business and the procurement process in Georgia.
For information on a particular question, please click on one of the links below:
What vendor resources are available to small and minority business enterprises, disadvantaged business enterprises, or WOMEN business enterprises?
Please visit the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS)
How can I market my business to state government?
Contact information for all agency procurement officers is located at http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_apo_public_list.jsp. You may also contact the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) Vendor Relations Administrator at 404-657-6000.
HOW CAN I MARKET MY BUSINESS TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT?
http://www.womenbiz.gov/faq.html or http://federalprocurementguide.com/ offers answers federal procurement questions. For assistance with any procurement efforts that may be local, state or federal, visit the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center.
Do I need to register my company with the state of Georgia even if I am not a vendor?
Depending upon your legal structure (incorporation, LLC, S, etc.), you will have to register with the state at http://www.sos.ga.gov/corporations/.
How do I learn about who received an award?
Competitive opportunities awarded to companies, award amount and complete specifications are posted on the DOAS State Purchasing Web site on the “Services” link at: http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp
How can I obtain a list of minority registered vendors in the state of Georgia?
A complete list of minority registered vendors is available from the Vendor Registration System at https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/VendorDB/mainframe.jsp. Click on the category for Agencies, and use the search feature to locate the registered vendors.
Do you offer a seminar or class which informs the public on how to conduct business with state government?
New Vendor Orientation features information on how to register, certify and market your business to state government. These seminars are held at 200 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 1816 in the West Tower and are held monthly. To learn more please visit session dates and directions.
What is the Tax Incentive Program and how does it work?
Georgia law gives an incentive to companies to hire certified minority subcontractors by giving them a tax break - 10% of payments up to $100,000. Please contact the Georgia Department of Revenue at 404-417-2399 for additional information.