Tech Supp 22 - Bidders Conf_ slide deck.pptx

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Bidder’s Conference

MRC Technology and Support Services RFR COMMBUYS Bid#: BD-22-1071-AO-02021-72160 Agency Document Number: MRCTech-Supp 22

March 15, 2022

Procurement Leads Vocational Rehabilitation Jessica Cimini Jessica.Cimini@mass.gov Community Living Mary Otiato Mary.Otiato2@mass.gov

Introductions

Questions

All questions asked today will be recorded. These and those submitted through COMMBUYS will be answered in writing. Responses will be posted to COMMBUYS no later than March 28, 2022.

Some technical questions can be addressed today by our Contract Department staff.

Questions must be posted on COMMBUYS by: March 18, 2022 by 4:00 pm

Information Initial Contract Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025 Contract Renewal Option:

Two one (1) year options to renew: July 1, 2022-June 30, 2027 Total Duration: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2027 Type of Contract: Master Agreement, Cost-Reimbursement Awarded bidders will be added to the list of qualified providers Total Estimated Annual Award: expenditures are up to $1,000,000 Up to $20,000,000 for the total duration of this RFR

Information Submission method: Electronic only through COMMBUYS Multiple providers will be qualified.

This is a rolling RFR.

For providers wishing to start as of July 1, 2022, responses are due no later than April 25, 2022 by 4:00 pm.

Providers may choose to submit bids for one or more regions Regions vary by MRC department/program The evaluation criteria and scoring process outlined on p. 23

Procurement calendar:

Bidders are required to monitor COMMBUYS for changes to the procurement calendar for this Bid.

RFR Purpose RFR supports eligible Consumers with disabilities in MRC/VR and MRC/CL programs to use technology to live independently in the community and/or achieve their employment goals.

Services The following services will be provided by the provider through this RFR.

A review/assessment of basic computer proficiency for the technology needs Procurement and provision of Technology identified as appropriate to serve the consumer’s basic computer needs Delivery of the Technology to the consumer’s home or workplace and to include set up, based upon the needs of the consumer Provision of training and/or technical assistance for the consumer, or where appropriate, the family of the consumer or others providing support to the consumer Providers will offer a “Technical Support Center/Help Desk” that can provide consumers timely, professional training and technical support for their computer systems.

Budget Bidders should provide a sample budget for $250,000

Sample budget in RFR for reference purposes only

Reporting & Billing Providers will be required to submit monthly reports documenting Computer Technology Equipment provided and support service provision. Monthly reports should include an inventory report or be available upon request. Report format will be provided by MRC.

Providers will complete their billing in the Commonwealth’s EIM system on a monthly basis and will be required to complete the supporting documents in the EIM system (Cost Reimbursement Invoice Report and Personnel Summary Report)

Community Living ARPA RFRs Adaptive Housing – Bidders Conference on March 16 at 10:00am

Assistive Technology & Durable Medical Equipment – Bidders Conference on March 16 at 2pm

MRC Assistive Technology Regional Centers - Bidder’s Conference on March 18th at 2:00pm

Questions

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