Local Government Resource Library

• Tradesperson Index: An efficient way to see which vendors are on contract.

• Statewide Contracts: Trades vs. MRO: Detailed overview of the four Trades and three MRO contracts, including guidance for using each contract category.

• Purchasing from Statewide Contracts: Tips to help you navigate Statewide Contracts and maximize their benefits.
• Statewide Contract Reference Sheet: OSD’s bi-monthly updated reference guide.
• Guidance to Update Your Fiscal Year in COMMBUYS: Instructions to reset your organization’s fiscal year in COMMBUYS.
• Find Grant Funding in COMMBUYS: Two methods for locating grant opportunities.
• Office of the Inspector General Procurement Charts: Quick-reference charts outlining Massachusetts public procurement procedures.
• COMMBUYS Prospectus: Guidance on introducing COMMBUYS to your city or town.

VEH111 Heavy Duty Vehicles: Detailed overview of the seven VEH111 categories, including pricing, delivery terms, and ordering details.

• Green Awareness for Facility Managers: Statewide Contracts Products and Services in support of Sustainable Building Operations.
• EPP Program - Environmentally Preferable Products and Services on Statewide Contracts: Detailed information on thousands of EPPs available for purchase on Statewide Contracts.

• Fire Department: Statewide Contract Products and Services for Fire Departments.
• Marine Equipment Supplies: Statewide Contract Products and Services for Maritime Incident Response Teams and Water Safety Operations.
• Police: Statewide Contract Products and Services for Police.
• Statewide Contract Resources for Emergencies