This is done in two departments, Engineering and Materials Management. The Turnpike Authority hires contractors for projects such as road repaving and bridge maintenance, and purchases professional services such as engineering.
Selected contractors are the lowest responsible and qualified bidder.
30 or Chpt. Materials Management purchases everything from road salt and sand to office supplies. Other types of goods and services include such items such as map printing, computers and computer supplies, gasoline and heating oil, vehicles, automotive supplies and materials for trucks and cars, paper products, copier supplies, service contracts for copiers and fax machines, uniform cleaning, and supplies for State Police. The Bulletin is available at most city and town libraries. Checks for the publication should be made payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and mailed to the State Bookstore, Room 116, State House, Boston, 02133.