Section 3.01 - Purpose, Scope and Applicability(1) The purpose of 802 CMR 3.00 is to ensure the realization of maximum financial and operational benefit from State-owned surplus property for all eligible Commonwealth entities. SSPO achieves this objective by proactively promoting the availability of State surplus property, while regulating and overseeing the manner in which disposal of such property takes place to Commonwealth agencies, towns and municipalities, non-profit organizations and the general public.(2) The State Surplus Property Office (SSPO), within the Operational Services Division, is responsible for: (a) managing the distribution of usable state property from all state agencies;(b) the disposal of obsolete, excess and salvage materials; and(c) facilitation of distribution of surplus federal property to eligible Commonwealth entities. By redistributing excess equipment, the Commonwealth endeavors to efficiently manage its personal property assets and to reduce disposal and operating costs.
(3) State agencies, cities and towns, non-profit organizations and the general public may obtain surplus state property, in accordance with SSPO rules. Any item that is the personal property of a state agency and is no longer needed is subject to disposal in accordance with SSPO rules. SSPO publishes an on-line list of all equipment available statewide to facilitate transfer of surplus property among eligible acquiring entities.(4) 802 CMR 3.00 applies to all State agencies.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1309, eff. 3/25/2016.