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Georgia Government Contracts & Bid Opportunities
Last reviewed August 14, 2026 · How we source this
Georgia posts state opportunities through a central procurement registry, with highway work bid separately by GDOT. Metro Atlanta drives a large local market, and Georgia's contractor-licensing rules and GDOT prequalification shape how you get to the bid.
Where Georgia opportunities are posted
- Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR)
The Department of Administrative Services posts state agency solicitations; vendors register as suppliers through Team Georgia Marketplace.
- GDOT construction
The Georgia Department of Transportation bids highway and roadway construction and requires contractor prequalification.
Major buyers in Georgia
- Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) — Highways and roadways — prequalification required; civil and heavy construction.
- Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) — State agency buildings, goods, and services.
- Cities, counties & school districts — Metro Atlanta, large counties, and school districts run active building and public-works programs.
How to register as a vendor in Georgia
Register as a supplier through the Department of Administrative Services (Team Georgia Marketplace) and monitor the Georgia Procurement Registry for state solicitations. GDOT requires prequalification for highway construction, and general contractor licensing applies above statutory thresholds. Register separately with local jurisdictions.
Good to know before you bid in Georgia
- Georgia has no state prevailing-wage law, so state and local projects generally have no state wage determination — but federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages still apply on federally funded work.
- General contractor licensing (through the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors) is required for projects above statutory thresholds.
- GDOT requires prequalification before bidding highway construction.
- Bid, performance, and payment bonds are standard on public construction.
New to the process? Start with How to Win Government Contracts, and keep the glossary handy for any unfamiliar terms.
Georgia government contracting FAQ
Where are Georgia government contracts posted?
Where are Georgia government contracts posted?
State agency solicitations are posted through the Georgia Procurement Registry, run by the Department of Administrative Services, and vendors register through Team Georgia Marketplace. GDOT bids highway construction separately, and cities, counties, and school districts post on their own portals.
Do I need a license for government construction in Georgia?
Do I need a license for government construction in Georgia?
For projects above statutory thresholds, yes — general contractor licensing through the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors is required. Confirm the threshold and your classification before bidding.
Does Georgia require prevailing wages?
Does Georgia require prevailing wages?
No. Georgia has no state prevailing-wage law, so state and local projects generally have no state wage determination. Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages still apply to projects funded with federal money.
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