Thank you for your interest in doing business with Savannah State University. We are always interested in establishing relationships with quality suppliers. As a state entity and member institution of the University System of Georgia, we must comply with various laws, regulations, and policies governing procurement, including but not limited to the provisions of the State Purchasing Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-5-50 et seq.), The Georgia Procurement Manual and the Board of Regents Business Process Manual, as well as local policies and procedures. We have included some helpful resources for suppliers.
Savannah State University – Procurement
3219 College Street
Savannah, GA 31404
Email: [email protected]
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Helpful Links
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Please be advised that State Entities are unable to agree to certain revisions to the standard state contract. Revisions that would provide an unfair competitive advantage, including but not limited to those that materially change the terms or the requirements of the solicitation, will be rejected by the State. Please note that this guidance is not all-inclusive, and State Entities reserve the right to negotiate all terms and conditions.
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The Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR) is a state-run website that lists bid opportunities from state and local government entities. Suppliers and the public can also use it to learn about bid opportunities. This helps ensure transparency and encourages market competition.
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Jagger Sourcing Director serves as the official procurement tool to conduct the following electronic event types: Requests for information Requests for quotes Requests for proposals Requests for qualified contractors
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The Georgia Department of Administrative Services - State Purchasing Division offer various types of training to help you understand and navigate the state’s purchasing process. Supplier orientations, webinars, informational sessions, and training documents are available to those who desire to learn about doing business with the state.
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We're committed to serving Georgia's small business community through our Small Business and Supplier Diversity program. To learn more, please visit the DOAS webpage or reach out to Savannah State University's Small Business Liaison, Pamela Wright, via email at [email protected].
E-Verify Requirements
As a public employer, Savannah State University is prohibited by state law from entering into a contract for services unless the contractor (otherwise known as “the vendor”, “the supplier”, etc.) registers and participates in the federal work authorization program known as E-verify.
A new affidavit must be obtained for each transaction prior to contract for services, commitment of funds, or performance of services.
If You Have Employees
Complete and submit the E-Verify Contractor Affidavit
Resources:
If You Have No Employees
If you have no employees and do not intend to hire employees, you are not required to submit the E-Verify affidavit. Instead, submit:
- A copy of your state-issued driver’s license or identification card.
- Independent Contractor Affidavit
Important: Your driver’s license or ID must be issued by a state that verifies lawful immigration status before issuing identification.
Sales Tax Certificate of Exemption and/or Form W9
Savannah State University does not publicly release its Sales Tax Certificate of Exemption or Form W9 on its webpage.
To obtain a copy, please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected].
Vendor Registration
The SSU vendor registration process is a self-registration process initiated by an invitation from the USG Shared Services office.
To initiate the self-registration process, the campus liaison or supplier should email the following information to [email protected]:
– Vendor/Company Name: If registering a company, provide the company name and a contact person. If registering an individual, provide the individual’s full name.
– Vendor Email Address: The email address the vendor will use to complete the registration process.
– SSU Campus Liaison: Name and contact information for the SSU employee responsible for the vendor relationship.
– Nature and Amount of Payment: Provide a brief description of the goods or services being provided and the anticipated payment amount.
