CONTRACTDISCUSSED

BPS Report Flags Multicultural Book Shipping Costs

City of Boston logoCity of Boston
Disclosed value
$56,314.91 in excessive shipping costs out of $105,613.54 in total shipping costs
From agenda
Document date
Sep 15, 2026
Term
2020 – 2024

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What it covers

The Massachusetts Inspector General reported that Multicultural Book World charged Boston Public Schools $56,314.91 in excessive shipping costs. The amount represented part of $105,613.54 in total shipping charges reviewed by the investigation.

Who holds it

Multicultural Book World holds this supplies contract with City of Boston.

What happens next

Term as filed: 2020 – 2024.

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Contract details

Contract type
Supplies
Amount
$56,314.91 in excessive shipping costs out of $105,613.54 in total shipping costs
Document date
September 15, 2026
Term
2020 – 2024
Source document
City of Boston Agenda City Council Order of Business September 16, 2026 (Agenda)

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Questions about this contract

Who was awarded the supplies contract by City of Boston?

Multicultural Book World was awarded this supplies contract by City of Boston, as recorded on September 15, 2026. The contract value is $56,314.91 in excessive shipping costs out of $105,613.54 in total shipping costs.

How much is the Multicultural Book World contract with City of Boston worth?

The Multicultural Book World contract with City of Boston is valued at $56,314.91 in excessive shipping costs out of $105,613.54 in total shipping costs, covering supplies work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Boston Agenda City Council Order of Business September 16, 2026 (Agenda), dated September 15, 2026 from City of Boston. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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What other contracts does Multicultural Book World hold?

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