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The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for Ambulatory Services for Substance Use and Addictive Disorders. The RFP seeks proposals for the provision of comprehensive outpatient treatment services for individuals with substance use and addictive disorders. The services are to be provided on a statewide basis for a 3-year base term, with options to renew for up to an additional 3 years. The RFP specifies that services are to be provided in multiple modalities, including individual, group, and family therapy. Proposals are due on June 30, 2023, and a mandatory bidder's conference will be held on June 15, 2023.

The RFP indicates that funding is available through the Massachusetts State Opioid Response Grant program, with an estimated annual budget of $15 million. The contract will be awarded to multiple vendors, with a set-aside for small and minority-owned businesses. Pricing is to be submitted on a per-service basis, with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reserving the right to negotiate rates. The RFP also outlines the current landscape of substance use treatment services in the state and the need to expand access and improve outcomes for individuals with substance use and addictive disorders.