July 1, 2021

The Local Government Enablement (LGE) team is excited to announce our next in a series of Spotlight Campaign webinars, focusing on the Tradespersons Statewide Contracts. We hope you will take this opportunity to learn about the wide selection of trades services offered and how to easily find and engage our vendors. Find more information below.

Also in this issue, get highlights about our new and upcoming contracts, watch our video reviewing the most recent COMMBUYS enhancements, and find a link to learn about diesel emission reduction project funding. Our most recent Statewide Contract Reference Sheet also is provided.

In this Issue:
  • Spotlight Campaign Webinar - Building for Success: Trades Projects Simplified
  • Statewide Contract Reference Sheet for July/August
  • COMMBUYS Upgrade
  • Resetting the Fiscal Year in COMMBUYS
  • New and Upcoming Statewide Contracts
  • New! Statewide Contract Index Video
  • Diesel Emission Reduction Project Funding
  • Reach the OSD Help Desk
  • Links at Your Fingertips

Contact us if you have questions or need assistance.
Municipal Webinar Spotlight Campaign
Episode #2 - Building for Success: Trades Projects Simplified
July 29, 2021 - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
The Local Government Enablement team is offering a series of webinars targeted to municipal buyers, the next of which is focused on our Tradespersons Statewide Contracts.
Join Our Webinar!
Learn about the wide array of Trades services offered on Statewide Contract - 28 in total - and how to easily move facilities projects to completion!

Join Contract Manager Kelly Thompson Clark from our Sourcing Unit, the Local Government Enablement Team, and OSD Training for a review of the Trades services available on Statewide Contract and how to easily locate and engage pre-vetted vendors in your area.

Discussion Topics
  • Overview of Trades categories
  • OSD's comprehensive vetting process and ongoing performance measures for awarded vendors
  • Trades Contract thresholds explained
  • Contract benefits and protections
  • Statement of Work best practices
  • Quick Demonstrations:
  • How to find Trades contractors and pricing in a few clicks
  • Strategies to submit proposals and secure a vendor
  • Contract support and customized training
  • Q&A

We hope you will join us on July 29! 
Statewide Contract Reference Sheet for July/August

Review the latest Statewide Contract Reference Sheet to see the wide range of products and services offered on Statewide Contracts.

This list is updated every two months.
COMMBUYS Upgrade
When you next visit COMMBUYS.com, you will notice that the Commonwealth's e-procurement portal has a new look and feel, plus a few other enhancements.

Get details here or watch our short video.
Resetting the Fiscal Year in COMMBUYS
Each year, municipal organizations and other entities not linked to the Commonwealth's financial system are advised to reset their fiscal year in COMMBUYS. This action ensures that bids, requisitions, and purchase orders are cataloged in the appropriate fiscal year within the system.

COMMBUYS Organization Administrators have received instructions to update their organization's fiscal year - an action that takes approximately 4-5 minutes to complete.

Find instructions here.
NEW! Watch our 4-minute video.
Contact the OSD Help Desk at 888-MA-State (627-8283).
New and Upcoming Statewide Contracts
Launching July 2021
ITS77 IT Staff Augmentation Services
Temporary IT labor skills to supplement existing IT staff

ITS78 Data and Cybersecurity
Full range of related audits, penetration tests, reviews, and validation of compliance with legal, regulatory, and security of confidential information

PRF75 Foreign Language Interpretation and Translation Services
Telephonic, video remote interpretation, in-person interpretation, and document translation services
Coming Soon!
FAC114 Janitorial Services
Environmentally preferable cleaning services for all entities. Expected launch August 2021

PRF80 Technology-Based Behavioral Health Services
Trauma-informed, clinical triage, assessment, and treatment services via a telehealth platform. Expected launch July/August 2021

GRO39 Drinking Water
Bottled water, water filtration services, including reverse osmosis, with related supplies and services. Launching August 2021 
New!
Statewide Contract Index Video

The Operational Services Division is excited to introduce a video to help users navigate the Statewide Contract Index, a resource that helps buyers search for Statewide Contract products and services using keywords, identify vendors on contract, and much more! Link to the video here.
Diesel Emission Reduction Project Funding
On May 27, the governor’s office announced $2.1 million in funding to accelerate the retirement of older, less efficient, and more polluting vehicles and promote investment in clean vehicle technologies. Entities may apply for Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding through July 12, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. 

Remember that our Vehicles, Heavy Duty Vehicles, and Advanced Vehicle Technology Equipment contracts offer opportunities to save even more.

Reach the OSD Help Desk
Monday - Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
888-MA-State or
Links at Your Fingertips
Local Government Enablement Team

Our team's mission is to ensure municipal organizations have familiarity and ease of access to the selection, pricing, and added benefits afforded through Statewide Contracts. Send us an email to set up a time to speak with your Local Government team member.