The City of Boston, acting through Boston Public Schools' Facilities Department, seeks a contractor to provide on-call moving supplies for school and department moves. The contractor must ensure moving boxes are available for delivery to authorized BPS locations as needed. The purchase includes furnishing and delivering specified moving boxes to the BPS Warehouse in accordance with the bid specifications and pricing schedule.
The City of Boston invites sealed bids for the Pursuit Interceptor Utility (BPD). The Invitation for Bids and event response details are available through the City of Boston Supplier Portal under Event EV00018062. Sealed bids are due and will be publicly opened on October 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Boston:Sole source awards above $50,000 are rare and opaque. Deprioritize this path. Redirect to cooperative purchasing to bypass the low $10,000 competitive bidding threshold and avoid a lengthy, high-friction cycle.
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The City has used cooperative purchasing before (confirmed Sourcewell participating agency, Acct #98869). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to get onboarded through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Tyler Technologies, Inc. at City of Boston
Effective: Jul 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract details an agreement between the City of Boston and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the provision of Tyler-Munis Enterprise Software as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The agreement outlines the migration of the City's existing Tyler-Munis environment to a fully hosted cloud solution, including ongoing support, system management, and maintenance. The initial term of the contract is three years, from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025, with potential for further renewals. It incorporates standard contract documents, IT-specific terms, addendums, and detailed SaaS terms, including invoicing, service levels, and support processes. The total "Not To Exceed" amount for the three-year term is $1,727,670.87.
Oracle Corporation at City of Boston
Effective: Dec 21, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a contract between the City of Boston, Department of Innovation & Technology, and Oracle America, Inc. for the purchase of an "EDU Technology Learning Subscription Hosted Named User" for a not-to-exceed amount of $87,412.50. This specific contract, identified by ID 0000000000000000000069151, is for the service period from December 21, 2025, to December 20, 2026. This purchase is made under the broader Massachusetts Statewide Contract ITS64, which was renewed and extended by an amendment to run from July 25, 2023, until June 30, 2028, and covers various Oracle software, services, and hardware maintenance.
Oracle America, Inc(fka Sun Microsystem) at City of Boston
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract between Oracle America, Inc. and the City of Boston covers Oracle support and maintenance, software support services, program licenses, and cloud services, with a 'Not To Exceed Amt' of $2,321,228.29. The services commence on July 1, 2025, and conclude on August 26, 2026. The agreement is governed by the MA Statewide Contract ITS64, which has an extended term until June 30, 2028, and includes detailed renewals for technical support, program offerings, and cloud services.
Infor Public Sector, Inc at City of Boston
Effective: Jul 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a standard contract (ID: 0000000000000000000056278) between Infor Public Sector, Inc. and the City of Boston's Department of Innovation and Technology for Hanson Information Technologies Software and Maintenance. The contract is effective from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, with a 'Not To Exceed' amount of $275,868.30, which is also the approved appropriation. The document includes general and supplemental IT-specific terms and conditions.
Infor Public Sector, Inc at City of Boston
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a contract between the City of Boston (Department of Innovation and Technology) and Infor Public Sector, Inc. for Hanson Information Technologies Software and Maintenance services, with a "Not To Exceed" amount of $297,248.10. The contract spans from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. It is structured as an additional addendum to existing general and supplemental IT terms and conditions, which are also included and modified by separate addenda dated July 1, 2018. A Software License Agreement from 2018 is also part of the documentation, establishing the licensing terms for Infor's software.
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Boston Retirement Board Administrative Session Minutes
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and approved a travel request for the IT director to attend a conference. Investment issues included presentations from private debt managers and the approval of commitments to GoldenTree Distressed Fund V, HarbourVest Credit Opportunities Fund IV, and Callodine Asset Based Loan Fund III. The board reviewed real estate search respondents, Q2 2026 performance, the July 2026 flash report, and the 2026 work plan. Additionally, financial reports for July 2026 were provided, including pension payroll and cash disbursements. Updates were also provided regarding backlog processes and pension payroll figures.
Boston Landmarks Commission Public Hearing
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed and voted to retire the existing survey rating policy, determining that survey ratings were outdated, inefficient, and created unnecessary barriers to public petitioning. The commission decided to shift towards a process where petitioners must provide direct evidence and argumentation demonstrating compliance with the criteria set forth in the enabling legislation. Staff also provided a historical overview of how petition formats and evaluation methods have evolved over time.
Boston Cannabis Board Transactional Hearing
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The City of Boston posts open solicitations on the Bids and RFPs listings on boston.gov and through the City of Boston Supplier Portal at procurement.boston.gov. Vendors can search by department/agency; the Boston Housing Authority and Boston Planning Department use separate portals.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Boston?
Vendors register through the City of Boston Supplier Portal at procurement.boston.gov by creating a New Vendor Account or a Bidder Account under an existing vendor; account approval typically takes 2–3 business days. A Tax ID/EIN (or SSN) and a W-9 in specified cases are required.
What products and services does the City of Boston procure?
The City of Boston Procurement Department purchases goods and services across municipal operations supporting departments such as Public Works, Transportation, Parks and Recreation, Health, Libraries, and Schools. Typical categories include supplies, services, equipment, technology, construction, and professional services.
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The board conducted a hearing addressing two primary agenda items. First, it reviewed a request from Prolific Cannabis to amend its operating hours to extend closing times to midnight, with discussions centering on security measures, parking logistics, and community engagement. Second, the board considered an application from DEO Enterprises Inc., doing business as Blossom Flower Boston, for marijuana delivery operator and transporter licenses, which included the certification of the applicant's equity status.
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Does the City of Boston use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Boston may purchase from Massachusetts statewide contracts administered by the Operational Services Division (OSD) under M.G.L. Chapter 30B. These state-negotiated contracts are alternative procurement vehicles available to Boston departments.
What procurement requirements does the City of Boston publish for vendors?
The City of Boston requires vendors to sign its legal terms, submit solicitation-specific documentation, and provide bonds and insurance where required by each solicitation. Vehicle vendors must comply with the Truck Side Guard Ordinance. Vendor registration requires a Tax ID/EIN (or SSN) and W-9 rules apply in certain cases.
How does the City of Boston approve procurement contracts and awards?
Contracts are administered by the City of Boston Procurement Department and standard contracts require a City Purchase Order; final contracts must be signed by the Mayor. Under City Charter Section 17D, the Mayor and City Council jointly approve specified long-term contracts after a council hearing, consistent with M.G.L. Chapter 30B.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Boston?
The City of Boston follows Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B and provides Boston-specific guidance on the 'Contracting with the City' and 'Procurement 101' pages on boston.gov. The Inclusive Quote Contract (IQC) guidance on boston.gov explains Boston's written-quote threshold above the state's baseline.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Boston use?
The City of Boston Department of Supplier Diversity certifies MBEs, WBEs, SBEs, and Small Business Local Enterprises (SLBEs) and operates a Sheltered Market Program that reserves certain contracts for certified firms. Certified businesses are listed in a directory and receive capacity-building support and contracting resources.