3-Quote Procurement Guide (Local Foods)

Under Massachusetts procurement law (M.G.L. Chapter 30B), and consistent with federal regulations, you can use a Request for Quotes (RFQ) (see template below) process for purchasing goods and services under $50,000 in value.

You have to solicit quotes from three parties that can provide the goods and services you are seeking, but you do not have to receive a quote from more than one to proceed with an award. Of course, before you can issue an RFQ  you should identify entities you think can best meet your needs and, where possible, develop a relationship and understand their ways of working. The more you can share with those entities about your programs and operations and how they may fit with their business, the better the RFQ and contracting process.

Please see below for a link to the guide, a downloadable and editable template, and a link to view a recording of a 3-Quote procurement webinar.

A Guide to Writing Request for Quotes for Local Foods (PDF)
Local Produce Quote Template (Word)
View Webinar Recording