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MESSAGE FROM ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER |
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Dear Purchasing Partners,
 Greetings! We are delighted to share the Fall Edition of the Georgia Purchaser. The continuous and collaborative effort of procurement professionals across this great state is putting Georgia in an elite class. Team Georgia Marketplace, which will deploy in January 2009, is instrumental in achieving our strategic goals. Additionally, there are other promising initiatives in the works, such as the DOAS Website Redesign Project and a new Statewide Training and Certification Program, among others. Learn more about ongoing projects, policy changes, new statewide contracts and more in this issue.
As always, satisfying our customers is our primary focus. We hope that you enjoy this issue of the Georgia Purchaser and that it continues to meet your needs. However, should you have any comments and suggestions on how to better serve you, please send them to purchasing@doas.ga.gov
Best regards,
Tim Gibney Assistant Commissioner - Procurement Department of Administrative Services purchasing@doas.ga.gov |
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CHANGES IN POLICY |
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Mandatory Use of eQuote Effective in November
eQuote (Phase II) was launched in March 2008 and since that time we have seen a significant increase in usage and received favorable comments about the tool's enhancements. Effective November 15, 2008, eQuote will become mandatory for all RFQs issued within an entity's Delegated Purchasing Authority (DPA)...Read more>>
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TEAM GEORGIA MARKETPLACE UPDATE |
Team Georgia Marketplace Makes a Debut
 More than 70 pilot agency representatives and 15 state suppliers got a first look at Team Georgia Marketplace at demonstrations held on September 9 and 10 in the Sloppy Floyd and Capital Education buildings respectively. The gatherings were a preliminary opportunity for both communities to get acquainted with the electronic requisitioning, strategic sourcing, supplier contract management and supplier self service modules of Team Georgia Marketplace... Read more>>
Scenes from the Team Georgia Marketplace Road Shows...
This September, in an effort to acclimate the portions of the Department of Human Resources (DHR), Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), and the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) that will begin using Team Georgia Marketplace in January 2009, State Purchasing hosted Road Shows in Atlanta and Milledgeville, Georgia. Learn more about these well-received events below.
Supplier Outreach: Concerted Efforts, Focused Strategy  The Department of Administrative Services has less than four months to alert our more than 37,000 active and inactive suppliers of Team Georgia Marketplace's launch and maximize registration in the new system. To answer this tall order, we conducted preliminary research and are enacting new communications strategy to best "over-communicate" the coming changes... Read more>> |
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DOAS WEBSITE REDESIGN UPDATE |
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Project Milestone Reached: Mockup Selection in Progress
The Website Redesign Team has reached their first milestone in the creation of a new site for the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS). On Wednesday, September 30, the team presented mockups to Commissioner Brad Douglas, the rest of the executive leadership team, and a focus group composed of State Purchasing personnel. Feedback from this meeting was used to create two second-phase mockups that will be shared with agencies for input into final selection by Commissioner Douglas... Read More>> |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEWS |
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 Purchasing Training & Certification Program Nearing Completion
The DOAS State Purchasing Division (SPD) has been busily assembling a new statewide training curriculum for purchasing staff in all state agencies and universities. Historically, only very basic training courses were offered by SPD, but soon, with a comprehensive training and certification program being spearheaded by Chief Learning Offer Dr. Mirna Barker, state purchasing professionals will be comprehensively trained and certified by SPD...Read More>>
Quarterly Accomplishments Abound Thanks to Staff Dedication
With each quarter, the Professional Development Business Unit continues to reach new heights towards their ultimate mission of building a comprehensive training and certification program for all state buyers and purchasing officers. Last quarter, under the auspices of Dr. Mirna Barker, the group trained 453 students, updated 3 courses, and created 2 procurement courses, not including the new trainings on Team Georgia Marketplace... Read More>>
Meet the Professional Development Team!
New RFP Course Now Available
A new training course for the development of Request for Proposal (RFPs) has been created and made available to purchasing professionals. This course was developed to improve the overall quality and timeliness of solicitations. It is our goal to delegate additional purchasing authority to statewide purchasing professionals. This is done through continuous improvement efforts such as this training. In order for agencies to be considered for additional authority, and to complete the soon coming Georgia Procurement Certification, it is mandatory that this coursework be taken... Read More>> |
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DOAS IN THE COMMUNITY |
On the evening of September 25, 2008, more than a dozen SPD employees suited up for fun, camaraderie and fitness at the Kaiser Run/Walk. The Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) was one of the 24 government agencies who ran or walked to "promote health and fitness among metro-Atlanta companies and their employees*."
The event began with a group stretch and distribution of hydrants. Participants either ran individually or paired off to walk the 3-mile course. Some participants achieved personal bests, while other victories were of the social kind in that it was an opportunity to enjoy friends or family.
Such was the case with Strategic Sourcing Specialist Trina Williams, who was one of the many who brought family to the event. Joined by both her daughter and mother, she claims "This was my first time doing the Run/Walk and it was memorable. My family was there-my daughter never walks-but as a result of this event, we will begin the tradition of walking together."
All participants partook in the nights festivities following the race, which included food, t-shirts and giveaways. "It is a lot of fun whether you decided to run, walk or just hang out at the tent. It's touted as the largest office party with approximately 20,000 participating each year," said Budget Analyst and DOAS Team Co-Captain, Dan Dollar, who is a third year participant.
"It was a successful event" said Vendor Relations Manager Hugh Farley. "Next year will be even better because we'll recruit an even larger number of DOAS employees."
Not pictured: Natalie Chestnut, Detra McKinney, Barbara Muse, Gayle Porster, Moniqua Williams, Trina Williams, Phyllis Wilson (Team Captain)
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*http://www.kpcorporaterunwalk.com/ |
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NEW STATEWIDE CONTRACTS (SWCs) |
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State of Georgia Continues to Save Money with a Statewide Contract
for Tires and Tubes, Pneumatic and Solid
Through competitive bidding, the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), State Purchasing Division, has established a Statewide Contract for Tires and Tubes, Pneumatic and Solid with the following vendors: The Goodyear Tier and Rubber Company and Michelin North America, Inc. The new Statewide Contract Number is SWC90782 and will replace Statewide Contract S50410. The contract's effective date is September 16, 2008...Read More>>
State of Georgia announces a Statewide Contract for Hospital and Medical Supplies
The Georgia Department of Administrative Services, State Purchasing Division, is pleased to announce a new Statewide Contract for hospital and medical supplies through the Minnesota Multi-State Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy (MMCAP). The new Statewide Contract number is SWC90787, and offers a multitude of hospital, medical and surgical supplies at extremely competitive prices. The suppliers for this contract are Physician Sales and Service (PSS) and McKesson Medical...Read More>>
State of Georgia announces new Statewide Temporary Staffing-Clerical & Light Industrial Contract The Georgia Department of Administrative Services, State Purchasing Division, has established new Statewide Contracts for Clerical and Light Industrial Temporary Staffing with a number of suppliers, which will provide service to all State of Georgia entities. The contracts are currently in effect with (3) three one-year options to renew. The first renewal will be April 30, 2009... Read More>> |
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P-CARD QUICK TIPS |
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How the P-Card Supports Going Green and other Useful Tips
Most agencies know the purpose of the Purchasing Card (P-Card), how it simplifies day-to-day purchasing activities and enhances cost-effectiveness for State entities. Here are a few lesser know uses of the P-card that are sure to save time, money and maybe even our planet...Read More>> |
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DOAS STRATEGIC TEAM MEETING |
 Team DOAS All Staff Meeting A Home Run!
Confused looks and curious smiles met the DOAS Executive Leadership Team as all staff--state employees and contractors--gathered in the 15th floor conference room for staff meeting on September 5, 2008. Rowed tables and chairs with self-serve refreshments were replaced with auditorium-style seating and baseball-uniform-clad executives who greeted and dispensed Cracker Jack to employees...Read More
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