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The Leading by Example (LBE) Program at the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) works collaboratively across state government and public higher education to meet aggressive clean energy targets for the Commonwealth. In support of their program, DOER has announced three state grants for clean energy and alternative transportation. State Entities Vehicle Fleet Efficiency Grant …Continue Reading Financial Incentives for State Entities through Clean Energy Grants
From time to time, OSD offers the public the opportunity to bid on vehicles and other equipment that no longer are of use by the State. Two such opportunities will take place this month: State Police Viewing: Thursday, May 18 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 …Continue Reading May 2017 Vehicle Auctions
As soon as Terri Peznola started her new role as Purchasing Assistant with the Town of Saugus, she hit the ground running. During her first week on the job in September of 2016, she registered for the Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official Program (MCPPO) offered …Continue Reading From New MCPPO to COMMBUYS Pro
As Superintendent of the Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project (BCMCP), Chris Horton spends his days conducting fieldwork in Western Massachusetts. One of 11 control districts in the Commonwealth, BCMCP is charged with mapping and finding solutions to mosquito breeding in Clarksburg, Hinsdale, Otis, Pittsfield, Richmond, …Continue Reading Western MA Agency Expands Operations Using Federal Surplus Property Program
OSD has developed a resource that may assist cities and towns who are signatories to the Commonwealth Community Compact and have elected to implement the Year 2 Best Practice Initiative(s). OSD is responsible for establishing and managing Statewide Contracts for use by Massachusetts public purchasers. …Continue Reading Community Compact Cabinet Best Practices Crosswalk to Statewide Contracts
In response to Governor Baker’s August 9 announcement of the Act to Modernize Municipal Finance and Government, the Operational Services Division (OSD) developed a municipal outreach program to share related procurement information and resources with Massachusetts communities. OSD’s Neighbor-to-Neighbor (N2N) event series, hosted in cities …Continue Reading Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program is a Success!
If someone described the process of doing business with the state as being “extremely easy to navigate,” you may not believe him at first. But the more you talk with David Kelly, Senior Solutions Consultant at Valora Technologies, the more you start to believe him. …Continue Reading Inside the IT Small Business Incubator: Vendor Interview
With another $100,000,000 purchased in COMMBUYS, we have new COMMBUYS Hall of Fame winners. Congratulations to one and all! Individual who placed the order in COMMBUYS that pushed us over the $600MM mark Meaghan Hencir Department of Fire Services Order for $3,100 under FAC77 …Continue Reading COMMBUYS Hall of Fame Winners at $600MM
America Recycles Day* is a national initiative to promote environmentally sustainable practices and purchasing. Similar to the goals outlined in the Commonwealth’s Environmentally Preferable Products Procurement Program, the day prompts consumers to learn about and take advantage of recycling opportunities and to reduce waste by …Continue Reading Get Ready for America Recycles Day – Tuesday, November 15!
From time to time, OSD offers the public the opportunity to bid on vehicles and other equipment that no longer are of use by the State. Two such opportunities will take place next month: State Police Viewing: Thursday, November 17, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. …Continue Reading Upcoming Vehicle Auctions – November 2016
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