M.G.L. Chapter 30B governs the procurement of supplies, services and real property by cities, towns and other local jurisdictions in Massachusetts. It contains procedures to ensure open and fair competition for contracts paid for with public money.
The OIG offers training, resources and technical assistance to municipalities comply with the law. Information on training and the Massachusetts Certified Public Procurement Official designation can be found on our OIG Academy page. (link page)
| Title | Description | Link |
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| Chapter 30B Manual | Consult The Chapter 30B Manual: Procuring Supplies, Services, and Real Property, for comprehensive guidance and information about complying with the Uniform Procurement Act. | Download Manual |
| Quick Reference Procurement Charts | Reference these charts for a quick overview of the statutes governing public procurement of (1) building construction contracts, (2) public works construction contracts, (3) construction materials, (4) design services for public building projects, (5) supplies and services, and (6) electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. | Download Charts |
| Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Form | A local jurisdiction that wishes to use Chapter 30B’s request for proposals (RFP) process must appoint a CPO to oversee procurements of more than $50,000. 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. All new CPO delegations must be filed with the OIG. Delegations do not take effect until filed with the OIG. | Fill out Form |
| OIG Academy | Review procurement related courses offered by the OIG Academy. | View the Course Catalog |
| Request Assistance | Contact the OIG's Procurement Technical Support Team | Request Help |