LibGuides: Purchasing Cooperative: Massachusetts General Procurement Laws

Trainings and Seminars

Bidding Basics Online Course
Introductory online course available at no cost and covers the legal requirements for the procurement of contracts by local governmental bodies for supplies, services and real property under M.G.L. c.30B
OIG Trainings and Seminars
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MA Procurement Code 30B Manual

MA Procurement Code 30B Manual
Legal requirements, recommended practices, and sources of advice for procuring supplies, services, and real property.

MA Certified Public Procurement Official (MCPPO) Program Information

Training & MCPPO Program
Click here for Designation & Recertification, Seminars & courses, and private Sector Training

About the Inspector General's Office

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has extensive information and programs on Chapter 30B to assist local governments to ensure compliance in their procurement procedures when contracting for supplies, services and real property. Please use the following links and other resources on this page for more information.

Enacted in 1990, Chapter 30B of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Uniform Procurement Act, establishes uniform procedures for local governments to use when contracting for supplies, services, and real property.

About the Inspector General's Office
Click here to read about the mission & history of the Inspector General's Office. You can also read about Recent Investigation Outcomes, Annual Reports.
Legislation
Click here to additional information on the Office of the Inspector General and legislative initiatives

General Procurement Information

OIG Bulletins
Click here to go to the official newsletter of Office of the Inspector General and read on topics like: Developments in the law, Legal cases, Q&A's about M.G.L. c. 30B and the MCPPO
Charts with Procurement Thresholds
Click here to view charts created by the Office of the Inspector General for a quick reference guide on public procurement procedures.
Procurement Assistance
Click here to find out how to get assistance on Procurement.
Guides, Advisories, Other Publications
click here to view various guides and publications.

Drafting an Invitation for Bid Document and Request for Proposals

Drafting an Effective Invitation for Bids and Proposals
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If you in the process of drafting an Invitiation for Bid and or a Request for Proposals, please look here to view the Guide to Drafting Effective Invitation for Bids and Request for Proposals.