Purchasing

eProcurement System

Subscribe, view, and submit bids on solicitations of goods and services for the City of Cambridge

Old Bid List

View solicitations posted before September 12th in the City's old bid listing

Massachusetts Certified Payroll

On a weekly basis, every contractor and subcontractor is required to submit a certified copy of their weekly payroll records to the awarding authority.

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The Purchasing Office is responsible for implementation and administration of the City’s centralized procurement processes, ensuring that all purchases of goods and services are made in accordance with State law and City Ordinance and are open, fair, competitive, and obtained at the lowest possible cost. The Purchasing Office promotes the use of Commonwealth of Massachusetts contracts when appropriate and encourages participation of and outreach to minority, local and women-owned businesses.

Dear Valued Vendors! As of September 12th, the City has transitioned to a new eProcurement solution for publishing solicitations and receiving vendor responses. Register your account to begin receiving email notifications for the City’s Bid/RFP opportunities. Registration is 100% free for vendors! After registering, subscribe to the City’s eProcurement Portal.

Useful Documents & Resources

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Tips and FAQs

How do I bid with the City?

Please visit our eProcurement System to create an account and subscribe to be notified for new solicitation opportunities. Registration is 100% free for all vendors.

Is there training on how to use the new eProcurement System?

Yes! Video training guides are available, as well as answers to frequently-asked questions.

How do I submit Certified Payroll reports?

Certified payroll reports can be submitted via email to certifiedpayrolls@cambridgema.gov, or mailed weekly to the attention of the Purchasing Department located at Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge Ma. 02139

Two forms are required to be submitted with weekly payroll reports:

Learn more about submitting Certified Payroll Reports

What is the Living Wage Ordinance?

The Living Wage Ordinance (2.121) provides, at 2.121.030 (b), that the wage shall be upwardly adjusted each year no later than March 1st in proportion to the increase in the Annual Average Consumer Price Index for the prior calendar year for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Boston area, as published by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Learn more.

As of March 1, 2024, the new Living Wage is $19.09. This amount should be communicated to vendors subject to the Living Wage Ordinance and will be used to adjust pay for appropriate city employees.

The adjustment does not affect any existing contractual agreements unless the terms of those agreements so require. Questions concerning applicability and enforcement of the ordinance should be directed to the City of Cambridge Law Department at 617-349- 4121 or the Purchasing Department at 617-349-4310.