File a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Delegation Form

You must submit your CPO Delegation form to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
A delegation, amendment or revocation will not take effect until this form has been filed with our office.

Chapter 30B Technical Assistance Contact Information

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Our confidential hotline is for public employees and individuals with Chapter 30B procurement questions. Direct questions related to design and construction procurement to the Attorney General’s Office. We welcome non-English speakers to contact us. Chapter 30B Technical Assistance Form 

The Details   of File a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Delegation Form

Appointing a CPO   for File a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Delegation Form

A local jurisdiction that wishes to use Chapter 30B’s request for proposals (RFP) process to procure supplies or services ($50,000 or more) must appoint a CPO. 

A CPO can also be responsible for all activities related to buying, leasing, renting or otherwise acquiring supplies or services for all departments regardless of the contract value.

CPO Delegations of Purchasing Authority   for File a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Delegation Form

Section 19 of Chapter 30B authorizes a local governmental body’s CPO to delegate their procurement powers and duties. CPO delegations should be made to a position(s)/job title(s) (e.g., library director or school business manager) and not to an individual employee. This CPO delegation may be specific or limited. 

Note: The CPO may delegate powers related to M.G.L. c. 30B using only the CPO Delegation form. Please complete and sign a separate delegation form for each position/job title receiving a delegation.

How to submit   File a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Delegation Form

More Info   for File a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Delegation Form

See The Chapter 30B Manual: Procuring Supplies, Services and Real Property for additional information on the role of a CPO.

Downloads   for File a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Delegation Form

Contact   for File a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Delegation Form

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Our confidential hotline is for public employees and individuals with Chapter 30B procurement questions. Direct questions related to design and construction procurement to the Attorney General’s Office. We welcome non-English speakers to contact us. Chapter 30B Technical Assistance Form 

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