Notice of Intent to Procure Respite Services~1.docx

This is a Notice of Intent to Procure document issued by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) regarding Respite Services. The DMH intends to issue a Request for Response (RFR) for the procurement of Respite services, with the formal RFR anticipated to be posted in November 2026. In preparation for this procurement, DMH is conducting an online listening session scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM to solicit input from current providers of Respite and Peer Respite services. The session is open to other interested parties as well. This advance notice provides stakeholders with visibility into the upcoming procurement timeline and an opportunity to engage with the Department prior to the formal RFR release.

The notice does not specify detailed pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, set-asides, or funding amounts at this stage. As a notice of intent rather than a formal RFR, this document serves as an announcement to alert current and prospective service providers of the Department's plans to procure Respite services and to encourage stakeholder participation in the listening session to inform the development of the RFR specifications.