MMHC Primary Care Clinic RFI Questions and Answers 4.28.25.xlsx

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) for the Massachusetts Mental Health Center (MMHC) Primary Care Clinic. The RFI seeks input on reprocuring a third-party operated primary care clinic serving DMH clients, with responses due by May 9, 2025. The procurement aims to maintain and potentially improve an existing clinic that currently serves 425 enrolled clients, focusing on integrated behavioral and physical healthcare for individuals with persistent mental health challenges. The current clinic operates with 0.75 FTE Physician, 1.0 FTE Practice Manager, and 1.0 FTE Nurse Practitioner, and DMH anticipates awarding the contract to a single vendor with a contract length typically spanning a state fiscal year and renewable annually for up to 5-9 years.

The existing clinic, currently operated by Brigham and Women's Hospital, is funded at $336,000 annually with approximately $39,000 in third-party billing offsets, resulting in a net DMH funding of $297,000. DMH plans to add $106,500 to fund a Registered Nurse position, bringing the total budget to $403,500. The procurement emphasizes finding a provider capable of managing a patient population with significant medical and behavioral health needs, with reimbursement based on third-party coverage including Medicare and Medicaid. The RFI does not specify set-aside designations but suggests a preference for organizations with proven experience in specialized healthcare service delivery for complex patient populations, with awards to be determined on a "Best Value" basis as outlined in the procurement document.