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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City of Boston Parks Commission Public Shade Tree Hearing
Date: Oct 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The hearing addressed a request for the removal of a public shade tree at 112 Queensberry Street, necessitated by upcoming construction and required utility work. The presentation detailed the project's scope, including why alternative utility routing was deemed infeasible. Discussion covered the arborist's assessment of the tree's health and structural integrity, as well as the applicant's proposed tree protection measures for nearby trees. The board concluded by explaining the notification process for the official determination.
Boston Licensing Board Transactional Hearing
Date: Aug 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board processed multiple business license applications during the hearing. Key items included common victualler license applications for Empire Fruit LLC and Tac Coffee LLC, a request for extended operating hours from Brighton Sushi and Fry, and change of manager applications for Beastro Deiti, Grand Banks Fish House, and The Cheesecake Factory. The board also reviewed changes to officers and directors for the Chilton Club, an assignment of a license pledge for Blue Ribbon Brasserie, and a new management agreement for the Cambria Hotel. Additionally, a license upgrade request for Richdale Food Shops was continued, and an application for the Embassy Suites Hotel was deferred.
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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 commission reviewed and approved several petitions, including the widening and relocation of Park Street, specific infrastructure repairs on Norwell Street, and pedestrian-safety improvements in Dorchester. The board also authorized a fiber installation project by Light Path Fiber Infrastructure LLC and the temporary installation of a public art exhibit in Central Square. Additionally, the commission discussed new business proposals regarding public realm enhancements on Fullerton Street and a rehabilitation project at 545 Center Street.
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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.