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Request for Response from Parties Interested in Licensing Space at the Quincy Mental Health Center December 2025

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Mental Health

Document Title: Request for Applications from Parties Interested in Licensing Space at the Quincy Mental Health Center

COMMBUYS Bid Number: BD-26-1022-DMH05-5380-123363

Date of Issuance: December 3, 2025

Contact Name: Eric Pilsmaker, Director of Field Operations-Southeast Area

Email: eric.pilsmaker@mass.gov

Please Note: This is a single document associated with a complete Bid (also referred to as Solicitation) that may be found on COMMBUYS (www.COMMBUYS.com). Bidders are responsible for reviewing and adhering to all information, forms, and requirements for the entire Bid, which are incorporated into the Bid. Bidders also may contact the OSD Help Desk at OSDHelpDesk@mass.gov or by phone at 1-888-MA-STATE (627-8283). The OSD Help Desk is staffed from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, Eastern Time, except during federal, state, and Suffolk county holidays.

Table of Contents

Documents included in the Bid’s COMMBUYS File:

Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Non-Exclusive Long Form License To Use State Owned Real Property Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing MA Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification RFA Response Cover Sheet DMH Business Reference Form

Request for Applications from Parties Interested in Licensing Space at the Quincy Mental Health Center December 2025

Quincy Mental Health Center Floor Plans

INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICE BEING PROCURED AND LICENSES TO BE AWARDED

1.1 Goal of Procurement

The Department of Mental Health (DMH), through this Request for Applications (RFA), seeks to enter into one or more license(s) with third parties (Licensees) for use of space it has available at the Quincy Mental Health Center, 460 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, Massachusetts. The Licensee(s) must use the space to support the DMH’s specific goals for the property (Subsection 1.2) and its goals and mission (Section 3). Any license awarded under this RFA will be of one year duration with 9 one-year options to renew (maximum of 10 years) with the consent of the DMH.

The Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAMM) standard “Commonwealth of Massachusetts Non-Exclusive Long Form License To Use State-Owned Real Property” that is attached to this RFA, will be utilized by the Department for the License(s). The Department will not agree to any changes to the License other than those portions where input is intended. The Licensee(s) will be required to pay consideration for the space it uses based on square footage. A bidder, in its response, must propose both a monthly and annual fee for the space that it proposes to use. The fee must be competitive, based on the fair market rental rates for medical office and clinical buildings in the Greater Boston Area that are similar to the Quincy Mental Health Center. The fee may be paid in full upon execution of the License or in twelve monthly equal installments due the first day of each month. The bidder(s) selected for a License under this RFA will not be awarded funds for capital improvements.

The space that is available is described in detail in Section 3 of this RFA and the attached floor plans.

1.1 Quincy Mental Health Center Background

Quincy Mental Health Center was constructed in the early 1980s, as a community mental health center providing both inpatient and outpatient services. The building is located on a main thoroughfare (Quincy Avenue/Route 53), and occupies a nine acre property on a rocky ledge overlooking the Fore River. There is parking for over 215 cars, with grade level entrances to three of the building’s four floors. Total gross square footage of the building is 66,200. The building, utilities and grounds have been maintained by qualified contractors and are in good condition.

Goals for the Future Use of the Quincy Mental Health Center

DMH’s goals for the space at the Quincy Mental Health Center are to:

a. Make available within the space a comprehensive service array of essential community mental health services.

b. Maximize its use for acute service psychiatric inpatient beds for the adult community mental health population, particularly those in the Department of Mental Health.

c. Add value to the community through providing space for community groups that promote mental health and education.

1.2 Acquisition Method(s)

PROCUREMENT EVENTS, TIMETABLE AND OVERVIEW OF RULES GOVERNING THE PROCUREMENT

Procurement Calendar

*Responses received after February 11 will be reviewed on an intermittent basis if space is still available to License. If space becomes available in the future, DMH will post a notice on COMMBUYS.

Times are Eastern Standard/Daylight Savings (US), as displayed on the COMMBUYS system clock displayed to Bidders after logging in. If there is a conflict between the dates in this Procurement Calendar and dates in the Bid’s Header, the Bid’s Header dates shall prevail. Bidders are responsible for checking the Bid record, including Bid Q&A, on COMMBUYS for Procurement Calendar updates.

A Contractor must be ready to implement their Contract as of the Contract Start date indicated above. DMH, however, may agree to a different start date for a Contract, but such period shall not exceed six months past the stated Start Date. This may occur if a Bidder awarded the Contract can demonstrate the need for more time and present a plan for addressing those needs in an expeditious manner. A Contractor must develop and follow an implementation/transition plan to ensure that it is ready to commence services on the Contract Start Date, or such later date as is agreed to by DMH.}

Accommodations Bidders who need reasonable accommodations regarding this RFA must submit an email to the RFA contact person (listed in the RFA Title sheet) that describes their needs and the desired accommodations. Requests will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. DMH may reject requests that cause undue hardship or otherwise are not deemed ‘reasonable’. Accommodation could include, but are not limited to, the receipt of RFA information in an alternative format; language access such as translations and/or interpreters, or other types of assistance at the Bidders’ Conference and or other stages of the procurement (e.g., Questions and Answers, Bidder’s Presentation, Contract Negotiation, etc.).

For more information, see, the “Reasonable Accommodations” section of the OSD RFR Required Specification for POS that is included in the Bid’s COMMBUYS file.

Written Questions Via COMMBUYS The “Bid Q&A” provides the opportunity for Bidders to ask written questions regarding this Bid and receive written answers from DMH. Questions must be submitted through the Bid Q&A found on COMMBUYS prior to the Deadline for Submission of Questions stated in Subsection 2.1. DMH may not respond to questions submitted after the deadline. It is the Bidders’ responsibility to verify receipt of questions.

Questions submitted using any other medium (including mail, fax, email, or voicemail, etc.) will not be answered. To reduce the number of redundant or duplicate questions, Bidders are asked to review all previously submitted questions to determine whether their questions have already been posted.

Bidders are responsible for entering content suitable for public viewing since questions are accessible to the public. Bidders must not include information that could be considered personal, security sensitive, inflammatory, incorrect, collusory, or otherwise objectionable, including information about the Bidder’s company or other companies. DMH may edit or delete submitted questions that raise any of these issues or that are not in the best interest of the Commonwealth or this Bid.

Answers are final when posted. Subsequent revisions to previously provided answers will be dated.

To Locate Bid Q&A on COMMBUYS: log into COMMBUYS, locate the Bid, acknowledge receipt of the Bid, and scroll down to the bottom of the Bid Header page. A “Bid Q&A” button is on the bottom of that page, and it provides access to the Bid Q&A page.

Except as specifically permitted by this RFA, Bidders are not to Communicate with DMH employees about this RFA.

Bid Amendments, Withdrawal, and Cancellation DMH may make amendments to the Bid. Bidders must check COMMBUYS for amendments, and any Bid Q&A records related to this Bid. DMH accepts no responsibility and will not accommodate Bidders who submit a Response based on an out-of-date Bid or on information received from a source other than COMMBUYS.

This RFA does not commit DMH to award the License(s). DMH, at its discretion, may accept or reject any Response; negotiate with any Eligibles Bidder; and withdraw and cancel the RFA, in part or its entirety, at any time.

Required Use of COMMBUYS This Bid has been released on COMMBUYS. COMMBUYS is the official source of information for this Bid.

2.5.1 COMMBUYS Resources. The following resources are available to assist Bidders in using COMMBUYS and submitting Responses:

· OSD Instructions for Vendors Responding to Bids Electronically through COMMBUYS, which is included in the Bid’s COMMBUYS file.

· COMMBUYS Support and Technical assistance is available during the procurement process. Every effort is made to respond to inquiries within one business day.

· Website: Go to www.mass.gov/osd/commbuys to access COMMBUYS resources, including new bid postings, job aids, and training schedules for buyers, among others.

· Email: Send inquiries to the OSD Help Desk at OSDHelpDesk@mass.gov.

· Telephone: Call the OSD Help Desk on 1-888-MA-STATE (1-888-627-8283). The Help Desk is staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Eastern Time, except on federal and state holidays.

Bidders are advised that COMMBUYS will be unavailable during regularly scheduled maintenance hours of which all users will be notified.

2.5.2 Active Registration in COMMBUYS. It is the responsibility of a prospective Bidder and awarded Contractor to maintain an active registration in COMMBUYS to keep current the email address of the Bidder’s contact person and prospective contract manager, if awarded a Contract, and to monitor that email inbox for communications from DMH, including requests for clarification. DMH and the Commonwealth assume no responsibility if a prospective Bidder’s/awarded Contractor’s designated email address is not current, or if technical problems, including those with the prospective Bidder’s/awarded Contractor’s computer, network, or internet service provider (ISP) cause email communications sent to/from the prospective Bidder/awarded Contractor and DMH to be lost or rejected by any means including email or spam filtering.

COMMBUYS provides its registration functionality at no charge. To register review the COMMBUYS Job Aide COMMBUYS Vendor Registration and/or go to www.COMMBUYS.com and click on the “register” link on the front page.

Bidders Prohibited from Adding Response Terms or Making Alterations Bidders, in their Response, must not propose additional contractual terms, or supplemental or clarifying language pertaining to contractual terms, even if the proposed additions/clarifications are not in conflict with the Commonwealth Terms and Conditions, the Standard Contract Form, or other documents comprising this RFA. Modifications to the body of the Bid, specifications, terms, and conditions, or which change the intent of this Bid are prohibited and may disqualify a Bid.

Ownership of Submitted Responses All materials submitted by Bidders become the property of the Commonwealth and will not be returned. The Commonwealth may use any ideas, concepts, or configurations that are presented in a Bidder’s Response, whether it is selected for the Contract award.

Responses stored on COMMBUYS in the encrypted lockbox are the files of record. Bidders retain access to a “read-only” copy of this submission via COMMBUYS, as long as their account remains active.

Bidder’s Certifications In addition to the certifications found in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Non-Exclusive Long Form License To Use State-Owned Real Property, a Bidder by submitting a Response, certifies that the Response has been arrived at independently and has been submitted without any communication, collaboration, or without any agreement, understanding, or planned common course of action with any other Bidder of the commodities and/or services described in the RFA. Also, the Bidder certifies the Bid will remain in effect for at least 90 days from the date of Response submission.

DMH MISSION STATEMENT

Licensee(s) will be responsible for ensuring that the mission and values of DMH, and when applicable DMH policies, directives, procedures, and initiatives, are integrated and adhered to in License and by all staff members. DMH’s vision and mission statements are as follows:

Vision

Mental health is an essential part of health care. The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, promotes mental health through early intervention, treatment, education, policy, and regulation so that all residents of the Commonwealth may live full and productive lives.

Mission Statement

The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work, and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote Recovery. The DMH sets policy, promotes self determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities.

Commitment to Race, Equity, and Inclusion (REI) DMH is committed to advancing anti-racism and social justice throughout the organization. DMH believes that everyone, regardless of their race, national origin, sex, religion, ability, age, sexual orientation, and identity, should be treated fairly and receive resources equitably to feel valued and safe. DMH recognizes this requires ongoing effort to bring about meaningful and lasting change. This includes reviewing our policies and practices, as well as examining our contributions to inequity. Achieving this goal is crucial to fulfilling DMH's mission of providing access to mental health services and comprehensive mental health assistance to all individuals.

DMH places a high priority on promoting race, equity, and inclusion in all its services and internal business practices. This commitment is crucial as it has a direct or indirect effect on employees, individuals who receive services, their families, providers, and communities. Therefore, it is vital to give equal priority to both service delivery and internal practices to ensure that this commitment is reflected in all aspects of the Department’s work.

A commitment to ensuring race, equity, and inclusion includes, but is not limited to:

a. addressing both the results and root causes of historical and systemic disparities.

b. providing physical and linguistic accessibility;

c. engaging with communities across the Commonwealth, especially those that have been traditionally underserved by the behavioral health system to listen and learn to better provide culturally and linguistically responsive mental health services;

d. creating physically and emotionally welcoming, safe, and inclusive spaces;

e. seeking out and considering the perspectives and experiences of individuals and groups who have been traditionally excluded from positions of power or influence;

f. utilizing data for continuous monitoring and evaluation of progress towards these goals;

g. maintaining transparent and accessible communication with both employees and stakeholders; and

h. responding appropriately to harm caused by discriminatory and/or inequitable treatment.

SECTION 2 Property information/ bidder requirements

Property Description

a. Location: 460 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169

b. Building Size/Type: Built in 1980. 66,200 Sq. Ft., four floors institutional Type I construction

c. Total Available Space: Approximately +/- 39,260 sq. ft.

d. Heat: Natural Gas

e. Floors: Concrete with steel rod reinforcement

f. Electrical: Public utilities/emergency generator

g. Generator: A 360 KW diesel-fueled generator that provides full building power the event of a system failure or power outage.

h. Security/Life Safety: Protected by smoke, heat, and fire alarms, and partially sprinkled.

i. Access: MBTA bus stop across the street from the entrance of the building.

j. Parking: Off street 215 spaces total of which 8 are handicapped spaces. 135 spaces will be designated for use by the Licensees.

k. Neighborhood: Mixed Business and Residential

l. ADA Accessible: 2 Elevators and 2 ramps at front entrance.

m. Smoke Free: The Building and Campus

n. Facility Condition: As is

Building Tour and Site Visit

DMH will conduct a building tour and site visit on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10am. Interested parties should meet in the main lobby (2nd Floor entrance) to sign in. Any questions should be directed to Laura Ruscio, Quincy Site Director at laura.b.ruscio@mass.gov or by phone: (617) 984-1016

Space Available

a. The total available leasable space on the first floor is approximately +/- 4,100 sq. ft. currently consisting of a decommissioned commercial kitchen, separate dish room/dish washer room spaces and dining room.

b. The total available leasable space on the second floor for licensing consists of approximately +/- 14,760 square feet. Approximately +/- 8,275 square feet of this total space is currently used for an inpatient unit. The unit has a variety of safety and security features designed to address the needs of an acute psychiatric population, and includes access to a large fenced courtyard, directly from the unit. There is also a pharmacy, office and rehabilitation services space on this floor accessible through the main lobby. Approximately 3,655 square feet has been previously used as a crisis stabilization and respite space that includes potential for leasehold improvements needed to meet licensing requirements for bedrooms and cooking facilities.

c. The total available space on the third floor is approximately +/- 20,400 square feet which was previously used by a vendor for outpatient community programs and a community behavioral health center (CBHC).

d. There is no space available on the fourth floor. DMH currently uses the fourth floor which has approximately +/- 11,600 square feet for a site office and administrative offices and plans to continue that use.

A bidder may propose to use any or all of the available space.

Floor Plans

See ATTACHMENT

Services Included with License

a. Heating and Air Conditioning: Temperatures will be kept in accordance with state and federal guidelines during times with normal power.

b. Electricity: Emergency generator installed in 2025 – provides full building power in the event of a system or power outage

c. Public Water and Sewer

d. Extraordinary Maintenance and Repair of Infrastructure: This includes roof and ceiling leaks, fire protection equipment, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, security systems, and elevators. Licensee is responsible for repair of damage as described in the License. Licensee will be required to submit plans for prior approval for any alterations or modifications of licensed space. Licensee will be responsible for all alterations and modifications.

e. Use of parking lot: Up to 135 spaces are available to for all Licensees of the building.

f. Snow removal and sanding of parking lot, walkways and stairs.

g. Use of dumpster/recycling bins. Hazardous medical waste not included.

h. Use of 2 elevators

i. Use of loading dock

j. Pest control services for the building with the exception that pest control services for inpatient uses shall be provided by the licensee.

k. DMH will provide basic security services 24 hours a day 7 days a week to monitor entryways, hallways, and common areas, ensure locked doors on perimeter of building, and secure building after hours. Licensee(s) will be responsible for security within their own leased premises.

l. Housekeeping/cleaning services provided in common areas, shared hallways, lobby restrooms, etc.

Licensee Responsibilities

The Licensee(s) will be responsible for the following:

a. Telecommunications and computer systems and equipment;

b. All installed equipment and wiring related to the telephone system;

c. Any needed fax, copy and computer equipment;

d. Pest Control Services [Inpatient use only];

e. Housekeeping/cleaning services to inpatient areas; and

f. In the likely event that a facility wide security plan dictates, all Licensees, employees and sublicensee(s) will need to participate in the protocols developed in the plan to address common security needs. This participation will require that Licensee staff and agents are trained in the protocols that are established. Within the respective services and programs, operated by the Licensee(s), the Licensee will be responsible for managing their own security and code responses, however these responses need to be complementary to the facility-wide effort. If upgrade to communications infrastructure and overall telecommunications efforts are necessary for this purpose, the Licensee will be responsible for making such upgrades; and

g. Obligations as specified in the License and negotiated as part of the RFA process.

In addition, the mental health services provided by the Licensee on site must meet all applicable state and federal licensing requirements and if a Licensee operates in-patient beds on site, the beds must be accredited by the Joint Commission and be CMS certified. If a Licensee operates crisis stabilization, CBHC or similar service, all DMH Licensing and State Sanitary Code requirements must be met. If a Licensee operates a pharmacy, all state and federal requirements for licensure must be met. In addition, all costs related to the security and storage requirements for controlled substances will be at the sole expense of the licensee(s).

SECTION 3 Evaluation and selection criteria

Responses to this RFA will be evaluated by a review committee (Review Committee) appointed by the Department’s Southeast Area Director, the Awarding Authority.

5.1 Response Review and Evaluation Criteria

5.1.1 Initial Review. All Responses will be initially reviewed to determine if they meet the minimum submission requirements. The minimum submission requirements are as follows:

a. The proposed license fee is based on a competitive fair market rate as described in Section 1.

b. The response contains the following:

· A completed and signed RFA Response Cover Sheet

· A completed and signed License

· A Response Narrative of proposed use that aligns with DMH goals for the space in the style specified in Subsection 1.2

· A completed Business Reference Form

· Financial Statements and W-9

· Contractor Authorized Signature Verification Form

5.1.2 Review. The Review Committee will qualitatively rate each Response for comprehensiveness, appropriateness, reasonableness, feasibility, clarity, effectiveness and responsiveness to the needs of the Department of Mental Health.

5.1.3 Noncompliance. The Department reserves the right to reject a bidder’s response at any time during the evaluation process if the bidder:

· Fails to meet the minimum submission requirements.

· Rejects or qualifies its agreement to any of the mandatory provisions of the RFA or the License.

· Submits a response that is determined not to be comprehensive, appropriate, reasonable, effective or feasible.

The Review Committee may determine if non-compliance with an RFA requirement is insubstantial. In such cases, the Review Committee may seek clarification, allow the bidder to make minor corrections, apply any appropriate penalties in evaluating the Response, or apply a combination of all three remedies.

5.1.4 Clarifications. The Review Committee may determine some element of a bidder’s response requires clarification to verify its responsiveness to the RFA or facilitate a fair comparison with competing responses. In such cases, the Review Committee may seek clarification from the bidder. All bidders will be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for clarification.

5.2 Recommendation for Awards

After the Review Committee completes its evaluation of all of the responses, the Review Committee will make a recommendation to the Southeast Area Director, the Awarding Authority for this RFA, regarding what bidder or combination of bidders should be awarded a License or Licenses. The Review Committee shall recommend only bidders that submitted responses determined by the Review Committee to be appropriate, reasonable, effective and feasible from both a service and financial perspective. In recommending a single bidder or multiple bidders for the award of a License, the Review Committee shall consider (1) the qualitative rating given to the responses and (2) the best value to the Department based on the following criteria. The criteria are listed in the order of priority with the highest priority being listed first.

a. Making available at the Quincy Mental Health Center a comprehensive service array of essential community mental health offerings which include services such as acute psychiatric inpatient beds, psychiatric emergency care, crisis stabilization, specialized respite care, aftercare and community mental health support services, which are recovery oriented and strength based.

b. Maximizing acute service psychiatric inpatient beds for the adults particularly those in the Department’s Southeast Area.

c. Maximizing net revenue generated for the Commonwealth based on the proposed license fee.

d. Adding value to the community; and

e. Maximizing use of the Site

Upon receipt of the Review Committee’s recommendation, the Southeast Area Director will determine the bidder or bidders that represent(s) the best value to the Department.

The Area Director is not bound by the evaluations or recommendations of the Review Committee; however, they must review them and give them some consideration. The Area Director will document within the procurement file the reasons for any decision to make an award of a License or a combination of Licenses, if based on other than the evaluations and recommendations of the Review Committee.

The award of a License is contingent upon successful negotiation of the License by the Southeast Area Director and the proposed Licensee and may be contingent upon the successful negotiations of all other licenses to be awarded under the RFA. The Area Director, or designee, and selected bidder(s) may negotiate a change in any element of the License or cost identified in the original RFA or response of the selected bidder(s) that results in lower costs or a more cost-effective or better value than was presented in the original response of the selected bidder(s).this may include capital improvements to the facility which will complement the goals, objective and mission of the Department.

If the Area Director is unable to successfully negotiate with any bidder, it reserves the right to negotiate with the next highest bidder or bidders.

5.3 Decision and Award Notification

To award or not award a License is the decision of the Awarding Authority. All bidders that submitted a response to the RFA will be notified in writing of the decision to award any License and notice will be provided on COMMBUYS. The Department makes no guarantee that a License or Licenses will be awarded as a result of this RFA.

SECTION 4 RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Submission Format and Number of Permitted Responses

On-Line Response. An online response submission is required. Bidders must submit their responses online using tools available only to sellers registered in COMMBUYS.

Bidders are advised to allow adequate time for the submission of their quotes by considering potential online impediments like Internet traffic, Internet connection speed, file size, and file volume. DMH is not responsible for delays encountered by Bidders or their agents, or for a Bidder’s local hardware failures, such as computers or related networks, associated with bid compilation or submission. Bids submitted via COMMBUYS are time stamped by the COMMBUYS system clock which is considered the official time of record.

Electronic Signatures. A Bid submitted via COMMBUYS must be signed electronically by the Bidder, or the Bidder’s Agent, by accepting the terms and conditions on the bid on the “Terms and Conditions” tab of the Bid in COMMBUYS. By selecting “Save & Continue” on the “Terms and Conditions” tab after accepting the terms and conditions of the bid, the submitter attests that they are an agent of the Bidder with authority to sign on the Bidder’s behalf and that they have read and assented to each document’s term.

0. Submission Deadline. A Bidder’s electronic response must be properly entered into COMMBUYS by the date and time specified in Subsection 2.1.

Under limited exceptional circumstances that are beyond the control of the Bidder, e.g., COMMBUYS was not functioning; or some unforeseen ‘Act of God’, the DMH Director of Contracts has the authority to approve the acceptance of late Responses. It is anticipated that this will be a rare occurrence.

Response Requirements A response must consist of four parts:

___ RFA Response Cover Page. The RFA Response Cover Page is in the Bid’s COMMBUYS File. The RFA Response Cover Page must be signed by a person who is authorized to sign contracts for the Bidder.

___ Response Narrative. A detailed response narrative that proposes a use that aligns with DMH goals for the space as described in Subsection 1.2. This narrative should not exceed 10 typed, single spaced pages. Promotional materials or other documents that exceed the page limit will not be accepted.

___ Completed License. The Commonwealth of MA Non-Exclusive Long-Form License to Use State-Owned Real Property can be found in the Bid’s COMMBUYS file and must be completed and submitted as part of the bid.

___ Completed Attachments. Bidders are to submit a copies of the following documents with their bid: (1) Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing (CASL), (2) DMH Business Reference Form, (3) W-9, (4) Most recent financial statements or letter from Bank indicating you are good financial standing.

File Naming Conventions Files submitted via COMMBUYS must follow the file naming convention specified below, so each file can be readily identified by Bidder’s name, content, and the applicable contract number. Each Contract that may be awarded under this RFA is assigned a number in Attachment A of the RFA. The File Name assigned by the Bidder as stored on their computer or network must be structured such that each file can be processed by the upload tool. The upload tool will reject any file name that includes spaces or symbols, like the brackets [ ].

Response Requirement

Description Enter in COMMBUYS during the upload File Name Assign when creating files

Page Limits and Attachments Bidders must adhere to page limits specified in the Response Requirements. Attachments asked for by DMH are not counted in calculating if the page limits have been exceeded. The Table of Contents will not be counted in determining if the page limit for the Service Proposal has been exceeded. All pages more than the stated limits will be removed from the relevant part of a Proposal or Response or otherwise from the end of such.

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