Boston Medical Center (BMC) seeks to establish long-term cooperative business relationships with manufacturers and other vendors who maintain excellence in quality and provide competitive pricing.
Manufacturer and vendor representatives must have prior appointments for all engagements at Boston Medical Center. The actions and behavior of vendor representatives must be consistent with BMC policies and the Code of Conduct.
For more information, contact:
Boston Medical Center Supply Chain Operations
960 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02118
Vendor Registration & Compliance
Vendors that are interested in conducting business with Boston Medical Center must register with SEC3URE (formerly Reptrax). All vendors onsite at BMC facilities without an appointment and not registered through SEC3URE will be asked to leave.
Vendor representatives may access SEC3URE at one of the following locations:
Menino Lobby - 840 Harrison Ave, Boston MA 02118
Shapiro Lobby - 725 Albany Street, Boston MA 02118
Behavioral Health Center - 34 North Pearl Street, Brockton MA 02301
Click here to register:
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Gift Policy
No physician or employee shall accept any gift, entertainment or other favor from any individual, company or agency that does business or is seeking to do business with BMC or is a competitor of BMC under circumstances from which it could reasonably inferred that such action was intended to influence or might tend to influence the individual in the performance of his or her duties. Principles guiding promotions and gifts have been established by our Code of Conduct and our interaction with Industry policy. Physician and employees with questions may contact the Chief Compliance Officer.
Demonstration/Evaluations or Loaner Equipment
A no charge purchase order (“PO”) is required for all demonstration, evaluation and loaner equipment. All electronically powered or medical devices must be inspected and accepted by the Clinical Engineering Department prior to use in the medical center, regardless of its use for demonstration or clinical purposes.
New Products
Vendors are not allowed to introduce new products without VAT approval. Sample and trial products will not be accepted outside of the new product approval process.
Vendor Selection
Vendors may be asked to participate in a bid for goods or services. All submitted bids will be reviewed by Supply Chain Operations. Local small businesses and diverse suppliers may contact SCO at DG-SCOContracts@bmc.org to be considered for future opportunities.
Purchase Orders
A purchase order is required for all products and services purchased by BMC. Vendors are not authorized to accept any verbal, written or telephone orders unless accompanied by a valid purchase order number.
Shipping & Deliveries
A purchase order number must appear on packing slips to ensure delivery to the correct department. The primary shipping address for BMC deliveries is:
750 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
Invoices
BMC’s default payment terms are net thirty (30) days. All invoices are paid based on the purchase order number assigned to the products purchased, proof of delivery and acceptance. Invoices sent without a valid purchase order number will be returned to the vendor and will not be paid.
All invoices should be emailed to BMCHS_Invoices@bmc.org or addressed to the following location:
Boston Medical Center Accounts Payable
P.O. Box 199180
Boston, MA 02118
Issues related to invoices payment should be directed to Accounts Payable at Accounts.Payable@bmc.org
Parking
Review the BMC Parking site for information on where to park.
Patient Care Access
Manufacturer and vendor representatives are not allowed in any patient care or procedural areas without an authorized BMC escort.
BMC Partners
BMC is partnered with Healthtrust, a group purchasing organization (“GPO”). Goods and services not covered by GPO contracts must be on local contract with Boston Medical Center Health System. Contact DG-SCOContracts@bmc.org to begin the contracting process.