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 GPM is updated annually for the convenience of its users and in accordance with changes in Georgia laws and to implement improvements to procedures. Between annual updates, the State Purchasing Division might issue Official Announcements to provide procedural and informational guidelines and instructions. Official Announcements might result in revisions to the GPM.  

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

Official Announcement #26-01 Updated Insurance and Bonding Guidelines – 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 #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 August 2025, SPD and RMS announce revised insurance and bonding guidelines for state entities.

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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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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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Official Announcement 24-01 – the State Purchasing Division announces deadlines for year-end procurement activities for…

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To minimize the risk of compromising sensitive data, interfaces and data transfers to/from TeamWorks will not be…