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Procurement Programs and Services
Learn about Affirmative Market Program, Environmentally Preferable Products, Vehicle Management, Non-Profit Purchasing, and more.
Supplier Diversity Office (SDO)
The Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) formerly known as State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA) continues its rich and long tradition of service to minority and women owned businesses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In addition to its service to minority and women business enterprises, the SDO has the responsibility to certify businesses that meet certain criteria. SDO certification is a marketing tool used to enhance a firm's ability to do business in public markets. Although certification does not guarantee that a business will be successful every time it bids, it may add a competitive edge to a bid. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts spends more than $4 billion each year doing business with firms. More than $240 million of this amount is targeted to SDO certified minority and women businesses. Becoming SDO certified can help firms seeking contracts with the government.
SaveSmart Program
The OSD $ave$mart Program is a partnership between OSD and Statewide Contact Vendors to create additional cost savings and opportunities for all eligible entities utilizing Statewide Contracts. These opportunities could be in the form of reduction in cost for a limited time, free training opportunities, and other offerings.
Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) Procurement Program
EPPs are competitively priced, high performance products and services that can be obtained from over three dozen statewide contracts. They can render significant savings while reducing the state's impact on the environment and public health.
Quality Assurance Review
OSD's Quality Assurance (QA) Program assists departments achieve and maintain compliance under procurement regulation 801 CMR 21.00.
Surplus Property Program
Departments must periodically assess their inventories of equipment, supplies, and materials with the exclusion of land and buildings. Surplus property includes, but is not limited to, office equipment and furniture, clothing, vehicles, and building materials that exceed departmental need. Learn more.
Commonwealth Print Services
A One-Stop Shop offering a complete range of document printing services.
Outreach Program
The Outreach Team is available to provide your organization with information regarding the use of Statewide Contracts and other procurement information.
Special Education Pricing
The Operational Services Division sets the tuition prices for M.G.L. approved private special education programs for purchase by cities and towns and Commonwealth departments.
Affirmative Market Program (AMP)
Find out about opportunities in the state contracting market for minority and women owned business enterprises.
Office of Vehicle Management
Office of Vehicle Management (OVM) is to provide vehicles and services which offer the best value for the Commonwealth. The OVM program is mandated for use by Commonwealth departments. As such, this program is not available to the the general public.
Non-Profit Purchasing Program
Purchase of Service Providers are eligible to purchase off of Statewide Contracts if your organization's name appears on the Eligible Providers list. Check it out.
OSD Legal
Serves as the chief legal and policy advisor to the State Purchasing Agent.Represents OSD in all legal matters.