MCPPO-Overview of MGL c30B Questions and Answers 2024/2025
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Course
MCPPO
Institution
MCPPO
What does Chapter 30B apply to?
-procurement of supplies and services
-disposal of surplus supplies
-acquisitions and dispositions of real property and interests in real property...by governmental
body
What does governmental body include?
-cities
-towns
-regional school districts
...
All written records must be maintained for a period of 6 years from the date of final
payment under the contract and all of these records be be available for public
inspection, except that proposals submitted in response to a request for proposal (RFP)
issues under MGL c30B s6, remain confidential until the completion of evaluations.
What is the telephone number for the inspector generals office?
617-727-9140
What is a CPO?
Chief procurent officer
What is the responsibility of a CPO?
-all activities related to buying, leasing, renting, or otherwise acquiring supplies and
services for all departments.
-overseeing the solicitation; evaluating quotes, bids, and proposals; and awarding contracts.
-ensures that local jurisdictions contracting practices are carried out in accordance with state
law and local requirements.
Can a CPO delegate some or all purchasing functions to the heads of boards or department
or to other employees?
YES
What are the three thresholds under MGL c30B?
-contracts for less than $10K
-contracts for $10K + up to less than $35K
Can you split/divide the spending thresholds in a contract under MGL c30B?
NO
For purchases less than $10K, what are the requirements under MGL c30B?
-use "sound business practices"
What is the definition of "sound business practices?"
"ensuring the receipt of a favorable price by periodically soliciting price lists or
quotes"
Under MGL c30B, what are the requirements for supplies or services for at least $10K, but
less than $35K?
-must solicit 3 oral or written quotes and award the contract to the responsible vendor
who gives you the lowest quote, that meets your purchase description
-document it
What is a responsible vendor?
has the capability to perform fully the contract requirements and the integrity and
reliability that assure good faith performance
What is a purchase description?
Specifications or scope of services or work
What is Scope of Services?
Description of your needs in sufficient detail to ensure realistic, comparable prices
What are two specific quality requirements?
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