Frequently Asked Questions:

What bid laws does Haverhill follow?

How do I find out about upcoming bids?

How can I get on a list of bidders?

Q: What bid laws does Haverhill follow?
A:Haverhill is subject to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B for the procurement of goods and services, MGL Chapter 30-39M for public works projects, MGL Chapter 149 for public building projects and MGL Chapter 149 for designer selection projects.

Q: How do I find out about upcoming bids?
A: Haverhill advertises the procurement of supplies, services, real property and the disposition of supplies or real property in the following locations:

• Haverhill Purchasing Web Site: www.ci.haverhill.ma.us/departments/finance/purchaisng/index.htm

• Comm-PASS is the State of Massachusetts Procurement Access & Solicitation System: You can access bids for Haverhill as well as other municipalities and state agencies at www.comm-pass.com/

• The Massachusetts Secretary of State’s Office publishes the several documents weekly.  The Central Register and the Goods and Services Bulletin are available by subscription through the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office.

• The Central Register contains information about contracts being put out to bid for the design, construction and reconstruction of public facilities.  Proposals and advertisements for the lease, sale or transfer of real property are also published; as are lists of certified minority and women contractors and contractors who have been debarred from state work.

• The Goods and Services Bulletin:  This document contains solicitations for the procurement of commodities and services in.

Q: How can I get on a list of bidders?
A: Due to the diverse nature of the City’s procurements, Purchasing does not maintain any bidder’s list.  Suppliers are encouraged to regularly check the web sites noted above.