Georgia already emails registered suppliers about matching bids, for free. Here's what that covers, and what GovRoute adds.
The free option
"If the supplier's profile contains matching NIGP codes for a solicitation, the supplier will receive an automatic email notification."
Georgia DOAS, Getting Started as a Supplier (doas.ga.gov/state-purchasing/getting-started-supplier), read Sep 25, 2026. The Georgia Procurement Registry itself is "a free web-based advertising system" (doas.ga.gov/state-purchasing/bids-and-contracts).
Side by side
| Topic | State notification | GovRoute |
|---|---|---|
| Sources | Georgia Procurement Registry | The Georgia Procurement Registry, SAM.gov (Georgia) and a growing list of county and city bid pages |
| How you choose | NIGP codes in your supplier profile | Tick trades in plain words, and pick counties (no codes needed) |
| What you get | "an automatic email notification" when a solicitation matches your NIGP codes (DOAS wording) | One morning email with all your new matches; no news, no email |
| Extras | — | A deadline calendar feed |
| Price | Free | $49/month, cancel any time |
Is the Georgia Procurement Registry free?
Yes. DOAS calls it "a free web-based advertising system", and registered suppliers get "an automatic email notification" when a solicitation matches their NIGP codes.
Do I need NIGP codes for GovRoute?
No. Tick your trades; codes are optional.
Keep the free state alerts. If you also want county and federal bids, matched by trade and county, in one morning email:
State wording quoted from doas.ga.gov, read Sep 25, 2026. GovRoute isn't affiliated with the State of Georgia.