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MA S2165

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Lewis

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Raises the threshold for competitive sealed bid requirements under Chapter 30B from $50,000 to $100,000 across multiple sections of the procurement law
  • Requires procurement officers to seek written quotations from at least 3 vendors for supplies or services between $10,000 and $100,000
  • Mandates that contracts be awarded to the responsible vendor offering the lowest quotation for needed quality, unless a different procurement method is elected
  • Requires procurement officers to document and retain records of all vendors contacted, purchase descriptions, quotation amounts, and dates
  • Applies threshold increases to sections governing sealed bids, competitive proposals, design services, and real property acquisitions

Legislative Description

Relative to Chapter 30B procurement

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Saturday February 28, 2026

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

State Administration and Regulatory Oversight2/27/2025

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