Government Contract Procurement

As federal and state governments continue to grow in importance as the largest buyers of goods and services in the world, government contract procurement is becoming increasingly competitive. The Suffolk Group assists its clients in overcoming the complexities of the procurement process and developing an identity as valuable partners with government officials.

The Suffolk Group has been successful in assisting its clients in becoming preferred vendors with key purchasing offices. In Massachusetts, for example, government contract procurement is often based on a "blanket" system that is relied upon by Executive Branch departments (and political subdivisions) as well as municipal governments for the purchase of commodities and services.

With an in-depth knowledge of the procedures utilized by government agencies, cities and towns to evaluate, select, monitor and pay contractors, The Suffolk Group's contract procurement team provides the following services:

• Contract Leads – Whether conducting business with a municipality, New England state government, or at the federal level, The Suffolk Group serves as a guide to the proper source of marketing information and contract leads.
• Communications Strategy – After assisting a search through the many resources available regarding contract procurement, The Suffolk Group develops a plan to initiate communication with respective agencies and governmental entities to analyze their past procurement history and to predict future needs.
• Preferred Vendor Selection & Contract "Blanket" Registration – Recognition as a preferred vendor under a statewide contracting system provides a clear benefit to businesses with long-term contract procurement goals. The Suffolk Group represents its clients before procurement offices in securing pre-bid contract "blanket" registration and listing in agency databases of potential bidders, and in providing contract information, pending bid notification, and selection criteria.
• Bid Assistance – The Suffolk Group assists in the identification of contract specifications so that compliance may be established. We also oversee the procurement process to avoid delays, financial penalties, terminated contracts and false claims complaints, and negotiate on behalf of both prime and subcontractors.