Competency Restoration RFI - Amendment A 7 17 26.pdf

This Amendment A to the Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) clarifies and expands upon the original RFI submission for competency restoration training services, with responses due July 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm through COMMBUYS (Bid #BD-27-1022-DMH08-8210C-130916). The amendment organizes inquiries into three primary sections addressing evidence-based competency restoration models, training program design and implementation support, and associated costs. Section 1 requests information on evidence-based interventions for individuals with serious mental illness, assessment measures, population subgroups with differential responsivity, and the disciplines that deliver these interventions. Section 2 seeks clarification on optimal staff training modalities (in-person, virtual, or asynchronous), training duration and structure, competency evaluation methods, recommended implementation supports including consultation services, train-the-trainer options, fidelity indicators, and documentation guidance. The DMH seeks responses limited to five pages that include the RFI title, submitting entity name, business affiliation, and contact information. Written questions were required to be submitted by July 10, 2026 at 3:00 pm, with DMH responses posted by July 17, 2026.

Section 3 of the amendment addresses comprehensive cost information, requiring vendors to provide pricing for treatment license fees, measurement tool usage, staff training, training materials, ongoing consultation services, and external fidelity reviews. All costs incurred by respondents in preparing RFI submissions are the vendor's sole responsibility with no reimbursement from DMH. All responses become public record under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 66, Section 10, regardless of any confidentiality notices included by vendors. Dr. Amam Saleh, Deputy Commissioner for Clinical and Professional Services, serves as the primary contact for the RFI at Amam.Saleh@Mass.Gov. The initiative aims to address capacity constraints in the department's Continuing Care Units and reduce average length of stay for individuals undergoing competence to stand trial evaluations.