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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

Because Statewide Contract FAC124 and MHEC Contracts G14 & G19 are already competitively bid by the Commonwealth’s Operational Services Division (OSD) and MHEC, eligible public facility managers, school business administrators, housing authorities, and university buyers in Massachusetts can order covered supplies directly from Frank P. McCartin Co., Inc. without running a separate local bid.

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), eligible public buyers can purchase covered supplies directly under an active OSD Statewide Contract without conducting a separate local solicitation.

  • 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.
  • Awarded Categories: Category 1 (Plumbing & Heating), Category 3 (Electrical & Lighting), and Category 4 (HVAC & Steam).

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 RegistrationSAM.gov UEI: LK4LL7YPMJW1 • CAGE Code: 0PC35Federal Facilities, National Historical Parks & Federally Funded GrantsReference UEI LK4LL7YPMJW1 / CAGE 0PC35
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