PRACTICE

Massachusetts Procurement & Government Contracting

Advising businesses on Massachusetts government contracting at all stages, providing practical counsel on procurement, performance and disputes

Our Massachusetts Procurement & Government Contracting Practice advises businesses across every stage of the state and municipal government contracting lifecycle — from initial bid strategy through contract performance and dispute resolution. We combine deep knowledge of the Commonwealth's statutory and regulatory framework with senior-level government experience to deliver practical, results-oriented counsel on a range of procurement types, including design and construction, real estate, and goods and services procurements. Our team includes a former senior official in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office who supervised the Attorney General’s Bid Protest Unit as well as the former Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation. This depth of experience allows us to not only understand the procurement laws but how the Commonwealth and its municipalities approach contracting and procurement issues.


Procurement Advisory

We counsel businesses seeking to engage with the Commonwealth’s state agencies and municipalities on procurement matters, guiding clients through solicitation processes and helping them compete effectively. Our services include:

  • Counseling clients on preparing responsive submissions
  • Reviewing solicitation terms, eligibility requirements, and evaluation criteria
  • Ensuring compliance with the Commonwealth’s contracting statutes and regulations
  • Navigating the Commonwealth’s public records law, data privacy, prevailing wage requirements and other regulatory conditions

Government Contracting

We advise clients on the full range of issues that arise during the life of a government contract with the Commonwealth and municipalities, including:

  • Contract negotiation, drafting, and amendments
  • Compliance with reporting and performance requirements
  • Contract termination and non-renewal issues
  • Ethics and regulatory compliance, including conflict of interest, lobbying rules, campaign finance restrictions, public records law, and open meeting law

Our attorneys regularly train both government entities and private businesses on compliance with these requirements.

Procurement Disputes

When procurement processes lead to disputes, we act swiftly and decisively. Our team represents companies in:

  • Bid protests and challenges to contract awards, including litigation and administrative proceedings
  • Engaging with executive branch officials to identify any failures in the bid selection process and to advocate for necessary corrections
  • Government investigations and enforcement actions

Our practitioners bring firsthand government experience allowing us to develop effective strategies and find workable solutions in even the most highly scrutinized industries.