How to Apply for State Funded Projects Through the DSB

The Designer Selection Network enables registrants access to all DSB operations online.  All firms (prime and sub-consultant firms) are required to register using the Designer Selection Network.

Firms can update the disclosure form and develop an online profile.  Registered firms will have full access to the platform to apply to DSB projects, select sub-consultants, search the database, compile teams, request references, and respond to evaluations.

The Designer Selection Network is used by public agencies and municipalities statewide to enter their evaluations for all public projects in Massachusetts.

Private entities may submit references for firms as a guest to the portal. The process to submit a reference is outlined in the document How to Do a Reference for a Design Firm Applying for a Public Building Project. The document can be downloaded to provide to the private entity when the firm requests a reference.

For City or Town Applicants:
If you are using DSB forms in response to an advertisement for design services for a City or Town and not as a result of DSB List please see Procedures for Municipalities and Public Agencies not within DSB Jurisdiction.