Notice of Intent to Procure Peer Respite Services~2.docx

This is a Notice of Intent to Procure document issued by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) regarding the procurement of Peer Respite Services. The DMH intends to issue a Request for Response (RFR) for Peer Respite services, with the formal RFR posting scheduled for November 2026. In preparation for this procurement, the DMH is conducting a listening session on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm to gather input from current providers of Respite and Peer Respite services. The session is open to all interested parties, and attendees are directed to review the attached Listening Session Flyer for additional details and participation instructions.

The notice does not specify pricing terms, contract award dates, contract terms, renewal options, set-asides, or funding amounts at this preliminary stage. This document serves as advance notification to the provider community and interested stakeholders of the upcoming procurement process, allowing potential respondents adequate time to prepare for submission of their responses once the formal RFR is released.