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GUIDE 02 • MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC PROCUREMENT & TAX COMPLIANCE • COMMBUYS FAC124 • MHEC G14/G19 • M.G.L. c. 30B

Massachusetts Public Buyer’s Guide: COMMBUYS FAC124 (#201354), MHEC G14/G19 & Form ST-5 vs. ST-4 Rules

Public facility managers, school business administrators, housing authorities, and university buyers in Massachusetts can bypass lengthy three-quote or formal bid delays under M.G.L. c. 30B by ordering directly through Frank P. McCartin Co., Inc.’s active OSD Statewide Contract FAC124 (Vendor #201354) or MHEC Cooperative Contracts G14 and G19.

1. Ordering Under OSD Statewide Contract FAC124 (MBPO PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC3-30757)

The Operational Services Division (OSD) awarded Frank P. McCartin Co., Inc. (COMMBUYS Vendor ID #201354) Master Blanket Purchase Order PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC3-30757 under Statewide Contract FAC124 (Building Maintenance, Repair & Operations [MRO] Project Material and Supplies), active October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2028 across Categories 1 (Plumbing & Heating), 3 (Electrical & Lighting), and 4 (HVAC & Steam). Under M.G.L. c. 30B § 1(c), purchases made from an active OSD Statewide Contract are automatically compliant with Massachusetts public procurement statutes.

  • Prompt Payment Discount: 2% discount for invoices paid within 10 days (2%–10 Days) or 1% within 15 days (1%–15 Days), Net 30.
  • Awarded Counties: Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, and Worcester counties.
  • SDO Certified Small Business: Count 100% of your spend toward Commonwealth Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) benchmarks.

2. MHEC Contracts G14 & G19 + Massachusetts Sales Tax Exemption (Form ST-5 vs. Form ST-4)

For New England higher education institutions, K-12 schools, municipalities, and non-profits, Frank P. McCartin Co., Inc. holds MHEC Contract G14 (Plumbing, Heating, Fixtures & Service — Vendor #374) and MHEC Contract G19 (Facilities MRO — Vendor #419). To ensure your account is billed tax-free from day one, submit the appropriate Massachusetts Department of Revenue certificate to ar@goindustrialsupplies.com (978-453-1681):

  • Municipalities, Public Schools, State Agencies & 501(c)(3) Non-Profits: Submit Massachusetts Form ST-5 (Sales Tax Exempt Purchaser Certificate) along with your Form ST-2 (Certificate of Exemption).
  • Licensed Contractors & Resellers Purchasing for Resale: Submit Massachusetts Form ST-4 (Sales Tax Resale Certificate).
  • Credit Accounts: Download our FPM Credit Application PDF (/assets/docs/FPM-CREDIT-APPLICATION-2023.pdf) and email it to ar@goindustrialsupplies.com for fast Net-30 setup.

Frank P. McCartin Co., Inc. Public Contract & Tax-Exempt Reference Table

Contract / CredentialOfficial Contract / ID NumberEligible Buyers & ScopeHow to Reference on Purchase Order
MA Statewide Contract FAC124COMMBUYS Vendor #201354 • MBPO PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC3-30757MA State Agencies, Municipalities, DPWs, Schools & Housing Authorities (Cats 1, 3 & 4)Reference "OSD Contract FAC124 / MBPO PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC3-30757"
MHEC Contract G14 (Plumbing/Heating)MHEC Vendor #374 • Contract G14New England Universities, Colleges, K-12 Districts, Towns & Non-ProfitsReference "MHEC Contract G14 — Vendor #374"
MHEC Contract G19 (Facilities MRO)MHEC Vendor #419 • Contract G19Higher-Ed Physical Plants, Municipal Facilities, Libraries & LabsReference "MHEC Contract G19 — Vendor #419"
Federal / SAM.gov RegistrationUEI: LK4LL7YPMJW1 • CAGE: 0PC35 • DUNS: 19-442-235Federal Facilities, National Historical Parks & Federally Funded GrantsReference UEI LK4LL7YPMJW1 / CAGE 0PC35
149 CONGRESS ST, LOWELL, MA • TRADE COUNTER & MUNICIPAL DESK COMMBUYS #201354 • MHEC G14 / G19

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