Massachusetts Government Procurement Guide
Everything you need to know to bid on Massachusetts state government contracts — official portal, registration steps, small-business programs, and what's open right now.
Official portal
COMMBUYS — https://www.commbuys.com/
Register on COMMBUYS for Massachusetts state contracts. Many municipalities also list opportunities here.
Massachusetts small-business and set-aside programs
- MA Supplier Diversity Office certifications (MBE, WBE, VBE, DOBE, LGBTBE)
Confirm eligibility for each program before pursuing set-aside contracts — most require formal certification through the issuing state office.
Key statutory reference
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 7 §22A et seq. (Procurement)
Important notes
COMMBUYS is unusually centralized — many MA local jurisdictions post here in addition to their own systems.
Step-by-step: how to bid on a Massachusetts state contract
- Register on COMMBUYS. Register on COMMBUYS for Massachusetts state contracts. Many municipalities also list opportunities here.
- Identify your set-aside eligibility. Review the Massachusetts programs above and certify through the relevant state office if you qualify. Certifications can take weeks — start early.
- Set up bid notifications. Use COMMBUYS's notification system, plus aggregators like ProcureTap, to catch every relevant opportunity.
- Read each solicitation in full. Agencies routinely disqualify bids for non-responsiveness — address every numbered requirement.
- Submit before the deadline. Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances. Massachusetts state agencies typically require submission through COMMBUYS or the agency's designated portal.