• OSD Policies and Regulations

    The Operational Services Division is subject to a number of governing regulations. Here you can find information on procurement policies and regulations guiding specific entities, policy updates and legal guidance.

  • Human and Social Services Policies

    Publications and policies to guide departments in procuring human and social services, as well as to assist providers in complying with state and federal requirements.

  • Procurement Information Center

    Procurement policies and procedures and associated policy guidance provide step-by-step instructions for conducting procurements, writing Requests for Responses and managing contracts. Procurement exceptions are also included.

  • Strategic Sourcing Services Teams

    OSD achieves best value by using Strategic Sourcing Services Teams (SSST) to ensure that customer needs are met by involving those customers directly in the entire procurement process.

  • Procurement Considerations

    Detailed instructions on how to conduct best value procurement and information on which procurement rules to follow.

  • SBPP Resources for Executive Department Purchasers

  • Comm-PASS Resource Center

    The Commonwealth Procurement Access and Solicitation Site (Comm-PASS) provides free, around-the-clock access to all bid documents valued over $5,000 issued by executive departments and the subsequent contract records, if any. The system provides powerful database management tools, online transaction capabilities, and opens access to create further efficiencies for both bidders and the expanding Comm-PASS purchasing community. Comm-PASS promotes open, fair and competitive public procurements.