Submittal.2012.docx

The Georgia Building Authority introduced the "Automated Contract Administration Process" for the NIGP's 2012 Innovations in Public Procurement Award. This innovative system tracks contracts from start to finish using a web-based database, offering real-time contract progress assessment. It streamlines solicitation data collection, interactive monitoring, and customized workflow processes for each procurement sub-process. The process enhances public procurement practices by providing a practical and user-friendly approach to completing procurement tasks, increasing the value of procurement to the organization. Collaboration with stakeholders is key, ensuring all parties are engaged and informed throughout the procurement cycle. The Automated Contract Administration Process introduces unique features like automatic solicitation numbering, weekly activity reports, electronic approval routing, and performance questionnaires, potentially revolutionizing procurement operations for other entities.