Local Government Purchasing

The Commonwealth has more than 100 Statewide Contracts offering favorable prices and additional perks like prompt pay discounts, bulk purchase pricing, and extended warranties. Using the Operational Services Division’s (OSD) Statewide Contracts may save you time and money while giving your community the best value.

The Office of the Inspector General clarifies that purchases made from Statewide Contracts through the OSD are exempt from the requirements of M.G.L. c. 30B (1)(c), provided that purchasers follow the guidelines stated in the Contract User Guides developed for each Statewide Contract. For 30B-related questions, contact the Office of the Inspector General.

The Statewide Contract Index has answers to common questions about Statewide Contracts.

COMMBUYS is Massachusetts' online procurement platform, connecting government buyers with businesses. You may use COMMBUYS to buy from Statewide Contracts, discover grant opportunities, and benefit from the platform's free bid management tools, which come with personalized training.

Bring COMMBUYS to your city or town, contact Eric Murphy, OSD's Director of Local Government Enablement. 

The Local Government Team, has delivered several training sessions to municipalities across the state. OSD tailors these sessions to what communities are looking for, whether your focus is on increasing COMMBUYS usage, gaining more information about particular Statewide Contracts, or engaging your local businesses. 

Cities and towns interested in bringing an OSD training session to your community are encouraged to contact Eric Murphy, OSD’s Director of Local Government Enablement.