Summary of Changes_Reposting October 2022.docx
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This document is a Summary of Changes regarding the reposting of the Department of Developmental Services' Supports Services Qualification 2023 (SSQUAL-23) BID/RFR for the state of Massachusetts. The reposting adds two new Children's Respite Services to the BID: Respite in the Caregiver's Home and Site Based Respite. Proposals to provide these additional services that are submitted by November 30, 2022 will be evaluated and scored for a January 1, 2023 start date. Key updates include clarifying quarterly review of proposals, confirming the use of federal funds, and adding specific staff requirements and activity codes for the two new respite services.
The document also provides details on the overall SSQUAL-23 BID, which aims to create a qualifying list of providers for an array of Support Services for DDS eligible individuals in Massachusetts. The BID will replace the previous SSQUAL-10 RFR. Funding sources and amounts are not specified, but the procurement calendar indicates a rolling review of proposals submitted in response to both the original and newly added services.
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| SSQUAL RFR Bidder Conference 3_8_22.pptx | PPTX presentation | |
| SSQUAL-23 updated 7_14_22 posting.docx | DOCX document | |
| SSQUAL-23 Response Documents_10_2022.zip | ZIP file | |
| SSQUAL-23 Questions and Answers - Bidders Conference FINAL 3.11.22.docx | DOCX document | |
| Forms and Checklist_7_2023~1.zip | ZIP file | |
| SSQUAL Awardee List for COMMBUYS Updated May 2024~1.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| SSQUAL-23 Final BID reposted 10_13_22 F~1.docx | DOCX document |
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SSQUAL-23: Reposting October 2022
BD-22-1023-1023C-1023L-71806
As stated in Section 2: Overview, the Department of Developmental Services may decide to add Support Services to the SSQUAL-23 RFR/BID.
The October 2022 reposting is to add the following two Children’s Respite Services to SSQUAL-23: Respite in the Caregiver’s Home and Site Based Respite. The Service and Location Checklist has been updated and Part II: Response Documents for these two services have been posted on COMMBUYS.
Proposals to provide these two additional SSQUAL-23 services that are uploaded prior to November 30, 2022, will be evaluated and scored for a January 1, 2023 start date.
Specifics Updates in the Reposting Include:
1.0 Procurement Scope and Description: Added Children’s Respite in the Caregiver’s Home and Children’s Site Based Respite
1.4 Calendar Rule: Clarified quarterly review of proposals
1.8 Anticipated Expenditures, Funding or Compensation: Checked Yes for Federal Funds
3.7: Respite Services for Children: 1) Clarified target population and 2) Added that Providers must develop procedures in the event of an emergency, maintain key contact information and develop contingency plans.
3.7 (1): Respite for Children in the Recipients/Family Home: Added the following two staff requirements: 1) Pass sex offender registry information (SORI) check from the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) and 2) Pass Department of Children and Families (DCF) check for supported findings of abuse or neglect
3.7 (2): Added Respite for Children in the Caregiver’s Home as a Support Service DDS activity codes: 3705 (day) and 3735 (hourly)
3.7 (3): Added Site Based Respite for Children as a Support Service DDS activity code: 3775
6.0: Procurement Calendar: Added language to clarify review of proposals submitted in response to two additional Children’s Respite Services
7.0: Required Forms: 1) Clarified forms required for Qualified Providers seeking to provide additional Support Services and 2) As of 10/1/22, the Department is processing the standard contract form electronically
9.3 (c and d): Added Part II Specific Questions for Children’s Respite in the Caregiver’s Home and Children’s Site Based Respite
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