Find a Statewide Contract User Guide

Contract User Guides make it easier for all buyers to understand the key aspects of each Statewide Contract, enabling them to make informed purchasing decisions and place orders in COMMBUYS.

The Operational Services Division (OSD) has developed a standard guide that describes how to use each Statewide Contract. The components of a Contract User Guide (CUG) include: contract summary (including Category Names); benefits and cost savings; who can use this contract; pricing and purchasing options; additional information; contract counties or regions; vendor list; and contact information.

Statewide Contract Category Changes

Effective July 1, 2024, OSD launched its Statewide Contract Category Management strategy to facilitate comprehensive management of Contract Categories and to create logical groupings so public buyers may easily find Statewide Contract products and services. 

With this change, customers will notice several new Categories, and Contracts that have shifted to different Category designations. The Statewide Contract Category Crosswalk, organized alphabetically by Contract Number, enables buyers to easily find Contracts that may have moved to a new Category designation, such as Financial Services (FIN); Facility Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO), or Sustainable Facilities Consulting Services (SFC), for example. 

If you need assistance locating a Statewide Contract or if you have questions, contact the OSD Help Desk at 888-MA-State (627-8283). 

Contract User Guides by Categories

CLT - Clothing, Personal Care Products, Bedding 
ENE - Energy and Alternative Fuels 
FAC - Facilities General 
FIN - Financial Services 
GRO - Food and Food Service Supplies 
ITE - IT Equipment and Services 
ITS - IT Software and Services 
ITT - Telecommunications and Networking 
LND - Facility Landscaping 
MED - Health and Medical 
MRO - Facility Maintenance, Repair, and Operations 
OFF - Office Supplies 
PRF - Professional Services 
PSE - Public Safety and Security 
SFC - Sustainable Facilities Consulting Services 
TRD – Tradespersons 
VEH - Vehicle Acquisition and Maintenance 
VFM - Vehicle Fleet Management 
WMR - Waste Management and Recycling 

Additional Resources

OSD Buyer Training

Statewide Contract Category Crosswalk

Statewide Contract Resources for Emergencies

Emergency Response Supplies, Services and Equipment Contact Information

Statewide Contract Index

Tradespersons Contract Index

OSD Acronym Guide

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