Procurement

Welcome to the future home of Online Sourcing & Procurement.

Beginning in 2012, the City of Boston will migrate to an electronic process for purchasing, bidding, contracting, vendor registration and payment. Please take a few moments now to review what's changing and register your organization's email contact for future communications. More than one person per company can visit this website and subscribe.

What's Changing?


The City is upgrading its financial system. This upgrade will provide many additional features (which apply to all purchases of goods and services) and give vendors the ability to complete tasks online like:

  • Enter and update vendor information,
  • Receive Purchase Orders by email,
  • Supplier eCommerce integration through 'Direct Connect' web-based shopping,
  • Register, view, download, and respond to bidding opportunities,
  • View other vendor bids online (post award), and
  • Securely finalize and collaborate on contract documents.

When Does The Change Happen?

Spring 2012: Vendor education opportunities
Spring/Summer 2012: New online form available for vendor registration and profile maintenance
Summer 2012: Online purchasing, bidding and contracting begins


What Are the Benefits for My Organization to Register Online Now?

  • Organizations with an email address on file will receive timely and complete updates about the changes

How and Where Will I Receive Updates?

  • City of Boston's Procurement website: www.cityofboston.gov/procurement
  • Via email
  • Limited correspondence and updates via hard copy. Please register your organization's email address.

Register for Updates

(required) Email address:
(required) Your name:
Address:
Company Name:
Company Type:
Phone - Office:
Vendor ID # (see PO or check stub):

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