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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other coronavirus-related resources cut across numerous Statewide Contracts, and the Operational Services Division has developed a guide to help buyers navigate their COVID-19 purchasing choices. The Statewide Contract Product and Services Guide for PPE & Other COVID-19 Related Resources …Continue Reading Statewide Contract Product and Services Guide for PPE & Other COVID-19 Related Resources
Understanding the current market and tapping into industry expertise is a vital component to building contracts that serve our buyer communities. Expertise shared by Executive Departments and local government entities through Strategic Sourcing Team (SST) participation helps the state identify the best product and services …Continue Reading Sourcing Team Member Drives Significant Contract Usage
OSD Staff Recognized with Manuel Carballo Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service Each year, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts recognizes the efforts of employees who exemplify the highest standards of public service. This year, 15 employees from the Operational Services Division were honored to be among …Continue Reading OSD Staff Recognized with Manuel Carballo Governor’s Award
Since March, Commonwealth Print Services (CPS) has swiftly fulfilled orders for organizations across the Commonwealth to assist in public health campaigns related to COVID-19. CPS is called upon to print, copy, and deliver the signage and materials that inform communities about testing sites; mask compliance …Continue Reading Public Health Initiatives Across Commonwealth Aided by CPS
Andrew O’Leary’s bet paid off. About two years ago, he reviewed the procurement processes in place for New Bedford Public Schools and determined that adopting the use of OSD’s Statewide Contracts (SWC) and COMMBUYS made better sense for his organization. Because of this decision, Andrew …Continue Reading New Bedford School District Parlays COMMBUYS Training to Obtain PPE
On November 2, the Baker-Polito Administration filed legislation entitled, “An Act to Elevate the Supplier Diversity Office to Ensure Equal Opportunity in State Contracting,” which establishes the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) as a separate state agency under the authority of the Executive Office for Administration …Continue Reading Supplier Diversity Office Elevated to State Agency
Since the state’s initial shutdown in March due to COVID-19, Massachusetts school districts have needed to perform a delicate balancing act, choosing among a continuum of teaching models with full in-person and remote approaches at opposing ends of the spectrum. Behind the scenes, the Department …Continue Reading COVID-19 and DESE’s Role in Massachusetts Public Education
Businesses registered in COMMBUYS should take steps to maximize its potential by maintaining an up-to-date profile, attending training, and exploring all avenues to learn about bid opportunities. Here are a few tips: COMMBUYS Seller Administrators should review the business’ profile once a year, at a …Continue Reading Vendors: Maximize COMMBUYS’ Potential
Despite our current state of emergency due to COVID-19, the Operational Services Division (OSD) Training team is still training and vendor attendance has exceeded expectations! Understanding that in-person workshops and training courses are on pause during the stay-at-home advisory, the OSD Training team has been …Continue Reading OSD Vendor Training Continues with Remote Format
Despite our current state of emergency due to COVID-19, the OSD Training team is still training! Understanding that in-person workshops and training courses are on pause during the stay-at-home advisory, the OSD Training team has been hard at work transitioning many of our buyer courses …Continue Reading OSD New Training Webinars for Buyers
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