News
2008 State Purchasing News is available by published date. Prior News is archived by calendar year.
New Statewide Contract Pipeline
Would you like to help DOAS to build/develop certain Statewide Contracts? We’re looking to increase quality and usability through a wide breadth of scope and a broad cross-section of participating entities. Please contact the appropriate Group Category manager to find out how you can be a participant!
A Notice About Team Georgia Marketplace
Updated 11/14/08: Read about important clarifications regarding registration in the Team Georgia Marketplace.
Team Georgia Marketplace Supplier Seminars
In November, the State of Georgia will begin registering suppliers in Team Georgia Marketplace which will replace the State of Georgia Vendor Registration System in January 2009.
Published: November 05, 2008
New Statewide Contracts for Temporary Staffing
Clerical and Light Industrial Staffing SWC
Published: October 27, 2008
Use of eTools - effective November
Published: October 16, 2008
DOAS is streamlining procurement in Georgia
Published: August 18, 2008
DOAS rescinds Debarment of Office Depot
Published: July 8, 2008
New Purchasing Card Policy
Published: July 1, 2008
Gayle Porster accepts new position as a Technical Training Specialist
Published: May 22, 2008
Re-launch of the American Express Travel Card Program
Announcing a "re-launch" of the Travel Card Program that has been in place for the last 20 years.
Published: May 2, 2008
eQuote Training for Vendors
Materials from the recorded Webinar presented on April 4, 2007.
eQuote - Potentially a Required Sourcing Tool for RFQ's
Annoucement - eQuote potentially required sourcing tool for all RFQs beginning September 1, 2008
DOAS Cancels Office Supply Contract
Termination of statewide contract with Office Depot - February 2008
Kelly Loll-Jones is Lifetime Certification Recipient
Kelly Loll-Jones received a Lifetime Certification as a Certified Purchasing Manager from the Institute of Supply Management.
eQuote Enhancements Phase II Release
Announcement and link to a Webinar about the new features of eQuote.
eQuote Enhancements Phase II
Materials from the recorded Webinar on April 4, 2008.
New Guidelines for Purchasing Airline Tickets
The State Purchasing Division has determined the continuation of the City-Pair statewide contract with Delta Airlines and AirTran will no longer be in the best interest for the State. In accordance with the State travel regulations, State employees must endeavor to obtain the lowest possible fares. Learn how to obtain the best available fares in the absence of a statewide contract.