Purchasing

Bid Opportunity Notifications

If you would like to be notified of all new bid opportunities visit Bidding Opportunities.

In the spirit of continuous improvement, the City of Gloucester has partnered with Massachusetts Purchasing Group to publish our solicitations with other agencies across the state.  This platform also allows vendors to submit electronically.  All bids will be obtained and submitted electronically now.

We hope vendors find this system useful in expanding your visibility to bid opportunities and allowing bid submissions to be easier through the electronic portal. 

In order to participate in Bid Opportunities you must register at:  http://www.bidnetdirect.com/massachusetts/gloucesterma.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Department is responsible for issuing all bids and approving all purchase orders relating to acquiring supplies and services for all City and school departments. In addition to writing and executing contracts, we also provide procurement advice and assistance in the preparation and execution of:

• Evaluations of bids and proposals
• Invitations for bids
• Leases
• Requests for proposals
• Sales of City properties
• Quotes

View additional information on our following services:

• Bidding opportunities

Our Mission

The mission of the Purchasing Department is to obtain all materials, services and facilities required by the City of Gloucester when and where needed at the best reasonable price available through open and fair competition per MGL.