The Operational Services Division (OSD) has developed a standard guide for how to use each statewide contract. Statewide Contracts are written agreements between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and contractor awardees to supply various commodities and services to departments and other eligible entities. Statewide contracts are developed to meet the needs of public purchasers, which include but are not limited to: Executive and Non-Executive Branch departments, municipalities, counties, public colleges and universities, local schools, state facilities, public purchasing cooperatives, public hospitals, certain non-profit organizations, independent authorities, political sub-divisions and other states. Unforeseen circumstances as cited in regulation 801 CMR 21.05(3) may require departments to purchase commodities or services on an emergency basis. Some reasons include the avoidance of harm to the government as well as providing provisions for the health, welfare, or safety of persons. OSD has compiled a reference guide that could be used in an emergency situation called the . It is to be utilized by departments and eligible entities to obtain supplies, services or equipment for emergency or non-emergency situations from existing statewide contracts or multi-department contracts. A grant is defined as financial assistance for a public purpose to benefit the public. Grantees are usually public, quasi-public or private non-profit entities established for the public. Grants can be used to allow departments to use resources to achieve mandates without additional costs. They may enable partnerships or joint ventures with the commonwealth to fulfill legislative mandates. Further information on grants and their policies and guidelines can be accessed .
The Operational Services Division (OSD) has developed a standard guide for how to use each statewide contract. Statewide Contracts are written agreements between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and contractor awardees to supply various commodities and services to departments and other eligible entities. Statewide contracts are developed to meet the needs of public purchasers, which include but are not limited to: Executive and Non-Executive Branch departments, municipalities, counties, public colleges and universities, local schools, state facilities, public purchasing cooperatives, public hospitals, certain non-profit organizations, independent authorities, political sub-divisions and other states. Unforeseen circumstances as cited in regulation 801 CMR 21.05(3) may require departments to purchase commodities or services on an emergency basis. Some reasons include the avoidance of harm to the government as well as providing provisions for the health, welfare, or safety of persons. OSD has compiled a reference guide that could be used in an emergency situation called the . It is to be utilized by departments and eligible entities to obtain supplies, services or equipment for emergency or non-emergency situations from existing statewide contracts or multi-department contracts. A grant is defined as financial assistance for a public purpose to benefit the public. Grantees are usually public, quasi-public or private non-profit entities established for the public. Grants can be used to allow departments to use resources to achieve mandates without additional costs. They may enable partnerships or joint ventures with the commonwealth to fulfill legislative mandates. Further information on grants and their policies and guidelines can be accessed .