The MSBA is providing the links below to resources in the Commonwealth that can assist our public owners and other stakeholders with important information on the dos and don’ts regarding utilizing consultants on your school building project. For example: Issues arise when contemplating use of consultant services to advocate for a debt override for your school project; or when contemplating employing a consultant on simultaneous projects in your city or town. To assist you with legal and ethical guidance, please find links below to the following State offices:
MA Office of Campaign and Political Finance
Prohibition on Use of Public Resources to Promote Ballot Questions
MA Office of the State Ethics Commission
Disclosure Requirements for Consultants Working More Than One Job in Your Community
MA Office of the Inspector General
MCPPO Training Program (OPMs and Architects)
MCPPO Certification Required for OPMs and Architects overseeing public procurement on MSBA School Building Projects
MCPPO Training Program (School District Personnel)
MCPPO Certification Required for for School District Personnel overseeing public procurement on MSBA School Building Projects