Notice of Intent to Procure Master Agreement Respite Services~1.docx

This is a Notice of Intent to Procure document issued by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) announcing the agency's plan to solicit a Master Agreement for Respite Services. The DMH intends to issue a Request for Response (RFR) in November 2026 to procure both Respite and Peer Respite services. In advance of the formal RFR release, DMH is conducting a listening session on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm to gather input from current service providers and other interested parties regarding the procurement. This online forum allows stakeholders to provide feedback that will inform the development of the RFR specifications and requirements.

The notice does not specify pricing terms, contract award dates, contract duration, renewal options, set-asides, funding amounts, or other financial details at this stage. As a notice of intent, this document serves primarily to alert the market of the upcoming procurement opportunity and invite stakeholder participation in the preliminary listening session to ensure that the RFR will reflect current operational needs and industry perspectives.