Business Development Program
The University of Georgia Procurement Office provides assistance to all businesses, including, but not limited to, small, minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned small businesses seeking UGA contracts for products and services.
The Supplier Strategy and Programs Specialist recruits the aforementioned businesses through business expos, networking events, individual counseling, and “How to Do Business” workshops.
In addition, the Supplier Strategy and Programs Specialist is a resource to the business community, UGA departments, and to any local, state, or federal business development agency seeking information regarding UGA contracts and bid opportunities.
The Supplier Strategy and Programs Specialist also seeks participation from all businesses, including, but not limited to, minority, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned and HUBZone Businesses for federal research Contracts and Subcontracts exceeding $750,000.
The State of Georgia defines a small business as one which is independently owned and operated and must have either 300 or fewer employees or $30 million or less in gross receipts per year. The small business may be a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or any other legal form. For all categories under small business, such as minority, small disadvantaged, woman-owned and veteran owned, at least 51 percent of the business must be owned and controlled by an individual or a group of that particular category.
Georgia does not have a small business enterprise (SBE) designation or certification requirement. Companies may self-report to designate themselves as a small business through the vendor registration process for acceptance in the University’s vendor database. Online registration for the University vendor database is available at the UGA Vendor Database
Businesses seeking certifications by the State of Georgia are encouraged to review the Georgia Business Certification Program provided by DOAS.
Additionally, vendors may register with the Department of Administrative Services, State Purchasing Division, to receive email notifications of bid opportunities. Instructions can be found at DOAS Supplier Resources.
Businesses seeking federal certifications should contact the U.S. Small Business Administration and register in the System for Award Management (SAM).