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NOVEMBER 8: Updated Standard Contract Form; Revised State Grants, Federal Sub-Grants and Subsidies Policy

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Effective Friday, November 8, the Standard Contract Form will be updated and available at macomptroller.org/forms and mass.gov/lists/osd-forms.

The updated Standard Contract Form will include a section regarding Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) obligations and commitments. Additionally, the Standard Contract Form will clarify options for interim contracts.

The updated Standard Contract Form should be used for all new contracts executed on or after November 8, 2024. For contracts executed before this date, the version of the Standard Contract Form that was in effect at the time the contract was executed will apply for the duration of that contract. For renewals or amendments of existing contracts executed on or before December 31, 2024, departments may use the previous version of the Standard Contract Form. Departments should use their best judgment during transition between use of the old forms or the new forms. After December 31, 2024, departments are required to use the new version of the standard contract form.

The updated Standard Contracts Form will be available as a fillable PDF or as a DocuSign PowerForm. The Standard Contract Form Instructions and Contractor Certifications document will also be updated.

In concert with this update, the State Grants, Federal Sub-Grants, and Subsidies Policy will be updated on November 8 as well. The updated policy will reflect changes in state and federal law, supplier diversity considerations, current Office of the Comptroller practices, and will be reorganized for clarity and brevity.

Please reach out to the Office of the Comptroller Solution Desk with any questions regarding the Standard Contract Form or State Grants, Federal Sub-Grants, and Subsidies Policy.