Bill > S2165

This bill updates Chapter 30B of the Massachusetts General Laws, which governs procurement (purchasing) procedures for governmental bodies. The key changes include modifying procurement rules for purchases between $10,000 and $100,000, requiring procurement officers to seek written quotations from at least three potential suppliers and maintain detailed records of the procurement process. The bill raises the monetary threshold from $50,000 to $100,000 in several sections of the law, including Sections 5, 6A, and 7, which determine the procurement procedures based on the dollar value of the purchase. For procurements between $10,000 and $100,000, the procurement officer must document the names and addresses of potential suppliers, the purchase description, the names of quote submitters, and the date and amount of each quotation. The procurement officer is generally required to award the contract to the responsible vendor offering the lowest quotation, unless specific alternative procurement methods outlined in the law are used. These changes aim to provide more flexibility and transparency in governmental purchasing processes while maintaining competitive and responsible procurement practices.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2165