Update Statement Information
Update Statement for Public Bidding
Update statements provide the awarding authority with up-to-date information since the contractor's application submission date. Any changes to information about the contractor’s in-progress/completed building projects and performance and compliance information must be disclosed using this form.
Prevailing Wage Information
Department of Labor Standards
The Massachusetts prevailing wage laws require that covered employees on public works projects be paid a minimum hourly rate set by the Department of Labor Standards (DLS). The prevailing wage laws apply to all employers. The Attorney General's Office (AGO) enforces these laws. Download this information as a brochure.
It is the awarding authority’s (city, town, county, district, state agency, or authority) responsibility to ensure that a copy of the prevailing wage rate schedule is provided to all contractors from whom bids or quotes are sought. DLS will not issue original wage rate schedules directly to contractors or employees.
Office of the Inspector General Information
MCPPO has prevailing wage webinars
This 75-minute training focuses on the basics of and the practical application of the prevailing wage laws for public procurement. (FREE)
Download OIG Public Purchasing and Public Construction Manuals
Designing And Constructing for Public Facilities / Quick Reference Charts for MA public Procurement procedures
Bidding Information
Operational Services Division
Register for CommBuys
- How to locate and Respond to CommBuys Bid Solicitations
- Demystifying the RFR: Understanding the importance of the Request for Response
State Business Development and Financing Resources
Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD)
Assists businesses relocating to Massachusetts as well as businesses wishing to expand their current operations, with specific attention being paid to jobs created, jobs retained, and capital invested. Their team provides a highly responsive, central point of contact that facilitates access to resources, expertise, and incentive programs.
Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network
The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network provides one-to-one free comprehensive and confidential services focusing on, business growth and strategies, financing and loan assistance as well as strategic, marketing and operational analysis. In addition, low-cost educational training programs are offered across the state targeted to the needs of small businesses.
Masshire | BizWorks
Massachusetts BizWorks is a federal and state collaboration designed to enhance and align the services offered to Massachusetts businesses. It simplifies and coordinates efforts among agencies that work with businesses. You don't have to contact multiple agencies to take advantage of the Commonwealth's resources. Just contact BizWorks, and you'll be connected to a variety of services.
MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment, the state’s economic development and finance agency, works with businesses, nonprofits, financial institutions, and communities to stimulate economic growth across the Commonwealth. Through these collaborations, we help create jobs, increase the number of housing units, revitalize urban environments, and address factors limiting economic growth including transportation, energy, and infrastructure deficiencies.
State Partner Organization Resources
MassVentures
MassVentures was formed in 1978 as a quasi-public corporation by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to address the capital gap for start-up companies and to encourage the growth of early-stage technology firms. MassVentures’ enabling and governing legislation is Chapter 40G of Massachusetts General Laws as amended in 1993 and 2002. MassVentures is a venture capital firm focused on fueling the Massachusetts innovation economy by funding early-stage, high-growth Massachusetts startups as they move from concept to commercialization.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Boston & Springfield District Offices
The SBA is a US government agency that provides support to small businesses through various programs.
SCORE Boston
SCORE is a program partnered with the SBA that provides free counseling and mentoring to those who desire to start or build a business in the greater Boston area.
Commonwealth Corporation
Commonwealth Corporation is a quasi-public workforce development agency that designs and executes programs in partnership with businesses, educators, and providers. They support the development of education and the skills training that connect to real job opportunities, with sensitivity to regional economic differences.
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