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Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office
Government Administration
Boston, Massachusetts 1,310 followers
Connecting certified diverse and small Massachusetts businesses with contract opportunities and resources.
About us
The Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) certifies diverse businesses and also manages several business programs that help enhance the marketability of small and diverse businesses when they bid on public contracts. The SDO's goals are to increase opportunities for certified businesses and Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) participants through annual state agency spending benchmarks and include bid evaluation criteria within the state goods and services bid process. The SDO also provides public access to the certified business lists on the SDO web pages and distributes business opportunity events and notices to SDO participants. The Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) has a long tradition of service to minority and women owned businesses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The SDO is responsible for conducting investigations of certification applications from businesses that meet certain criteria. The SDO currently certifies certain diverse business categories (Minority (MBE), Women (WBE), Portuguese (PBE) and Veteran (VBE) businesses) inhouse and has agreements with third-party organizations that certify these same categories and others that certify other business categories (Service-Disabled Veteran (SDVOBE), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTBE) and Disability-Owned (DOBE) businesses), all of which must meet certain certification criteria. SDO certification is a marketing tool used to enhance a firm's ability to do business in public and private markets. Although certification does not guarantee that a business will be successful every time it bids, it may add a competitive edge to firms seeking contracts with the government.
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http://www.mass.gov/sdo
External link for Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts
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- Government Agency
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1 Ashburton Pl
Boston, Massachusetts 02108, US
Employees at Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office
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The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced Bonnie Borch-Rote is the SDO's new Executive Director! Congratulations! https://lnkd.in/e2w6iyWM
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The SDO is looking for a Student Intern for our Marketing/Communications department! Click on the link for details and to apply: https://lnkd.in/eqXhNEhe
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Great news from our former intern Dallas! Congratulations and best of luck in your new position!
An individual with Autism and OCD who’s looking to contribute effectively and efficiently for the disability community
I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Disability Rights Unit Information Specialist at Massachusetts Office on Disability!
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Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) has started a program to help support businesses in the climate-critical sector! For more information, sign up for an upcoming webinar (all at noon): December 5: https://lnkd.in/eBnC43JS December 12: https://lnkd.in/eKKGPX_E December 19: https://lnkd.in/eNAY6bCp To apply for the program, click here: https://lnkd.in/e5-mfCUS
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Before his upcoming retirement, SDO Executive Director Bill McAvoy, JD, MBA and some of his Directors were able to meet with Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey at the Statehouse this week! Thank you, Governor Healey, for your kind and encouraging words. For those curious about the empty frame in the background, the frame typically features a former Governor that inspires the current administration. The Healey Administration has left the frame empty, as a reminder of those who remain underrepresented--people the SDO is dedicated to helping. For more information on the significance of the frame, click here: https://lnkd.in/eRnT297q
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A webinar from LCR BizGrow: Register here: http://bit.ly/6CofCredit
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Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office reposted this
In an effort to encourage more diversified participation, the MA Veterans Home at Holyoke Memorial RFP (linked) is being reissued with a deadline extension of February 3, 2025. The Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM), and The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke (MVH) invite artists, designers, and professionals to submit conceptual proposals for an outdoor public art memorial at the new Veterans Home located in Holyoke, MA. Students and alumni are highly encouraged to apply. Further details are provided in the RFP (linked) including the project budget, schedule, and submission criteria. Important deadlines are outlined below: The deadline for RFP questions is December 16, 5:00PM EST The deadline for RFP submission is February 03, 5:00PM EST https://lnkd.in/eF4ZHb9W
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has reopened two of our Trades Statewide Contracts, TRD02 and TRD04, to welcome more trades businesses. These contracts provide a wide range of trades services to Executive Departments, cities and towns, public schools, housing authorities, and other public organizations. OSD is hosted a virtual training session on November 20th from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM! The session will cover: - How to locate trades bids in COMMBUYS - How to respond to trades opportunities Register for the training session >> bit.ly/48RZBaT Bid to Become a Trades Statewide Contractor >> bit.ly/3UNPhLg
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Join Gilbane for a contractor information session regarding the Prince QCC IQ Project. This session will include an overview of the project, schedule, trade packages, and procurement process. The Gilbane team is committed to driving opportunities for diverse and local businesses and is committed to meeting participation goals. Details: January 22, 2025 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College 670 West Boylston Street Worcester, MA 01606 Harrington Learning Center, 1st floor Room 109A Agenda › Introduction to the Gilbane team › Overview of the project › Community investment › Prequalification › Economic Inclusion Goals To register, click here: https://lnkd.in/eQ2T54nb
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