8.5.2. Virtual Catalog

The Virtual Catalog is an online database of statewide contracts, that is part of Team Georgia Marketplace™, which allows users to view and/or shop available goods and services.

When a needed good/service is identified, the user must first access the Virtual Catalog to search available statewide contracts. Mandatory statewide contracts must be used and convenience statewide contracts may be used if desired. If the user purchases from a statewide contract available in Virtual Catalog, then the user has two purchasing options:

1. Processing the transaction directly through the Virtual Catalog, or
2. Conducting a face-to-face transaction at the supplier’s physical location. In a face-to-face transaction, the state representative is physically present at the supplier’s location to make the purchase.

No other purchasing options (i.e., purchases by phone, fax, or directly on supplier’s website) may occur without SPDState Purchasing Division’s prior written approval. To request approval, submit a written request via email to processimprovement@doas.ga.gov. SPDState Purchasing Division strongly encourages the use of the P-CardPurchasing Card for all purchases from statewide contracts.