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The goal of the Purchasing Division is to maximize value from funds expended for supplies, equipment, and services. This objective encompasses the requirements of all town and school departments. The School Department accounts for approximately 50% of purchasing activity, which includes the School Lunch Program. The purchasing process includes:

1. Preparing and issuing bids and proposals with specification and requirements that are written to allow open competition. Click here for a listing of bids and proposals that are currently open and available.

2. Contacting potential suppliers through advertised bids proposals, as well as written or telephoned quotations, all in accordance with applicable bidding laws, such as M.G.L. Chapter 30B;

3. Public opening of advertised bids;

4. Analyzing bids and making awards; and

5. Issuing contracts, purchase orders, and minority business enterprise utilization reports.

In addition, the Purchasing Division operates a central store, maintains an extensive catalogue library, and is responsible for the sale or transfer of surplus and obsolete items.

Chief Procurement Officer David Geanakakis can be reached via email at dgeanakakis@town.brookline.ma.us