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December 2, 2024

NOW AVAILABLE: Updated Standard Contract Form

Standard Contract Form

An updated version of the Standard Contract Form is now available and should be used for all new contracts. The form is available in Fillable PDF format at macomptroller.org/forms and mass.gov/lists/osd-forms, and as a DocuSign PowerForm at intranet.macomptroller.org/electronic-signatures/ [MAGNet or Commonwealth-issued VPN required]. 

The updated Standard Contract Form now includes a section regarding Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) obligations and commitments. Additionally, the Standard Contract Form has been updated to clarify options for interim contracts. The Standard Contract Form Instructions and Contractor Certifications document has also been updated. 

The updated Standard Contract Form should be used for all new contracts executed on or after December 2, 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. 

In concert with this update, the State Grants, Federal Sub-Grants, and Subsidies Policy has been updated. The updated policy incorporates changes in state and federal law, adds supplier diversity considerations, reflects current Office of the Comptroller practices, and is now 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. 

Standard Contract Form FAQs

How does the updated Standard Contract Form differ from the previous version?

A section has been added to the Standard Contract Form regarding Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) obligations and commitments. Additionally, the Standard Contract Form has been updated to clarify options for interim contracts. The Standard Contract Form Instructions and Contractor Certifications also have been updated to reflect the changes to the form.  

When do the new Standard Contract Form, and the new Standard Contract Form Instructions and Contractor Certifications take effect?

The new Standard Contract Form and the Standard Contract Form Instructions and Contractor Certifications should be used for all new contracts executed on or after December 2, 2024. The Commonwealth Terms and Conditions, Commonwealth Terms and Conditions for Human and Social Services, and the Commonwealth IT Terms and Conditions are unchanged at this time. 

I executed a contract before December 2, 2024, and it is still active. What version of the Standard Contract Form applies to my contract?

For contracts executed before December 2, 2024, 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. 

I executed a contract before December 2, 2024. What version of the Standard Contract Form will apply if we renew or amend the contract?

For renewals or amendments of existing contracts executed on or before December 31, 2024, the department 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.