225827 Emotional Health Programs for Massachusetts Nursing Home Residents

The state of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality (BHCSQ), is seeking proposals for evidence-based programs to enhance the emotional health and well-being of nursing home residents across the Commonwealth. The contract opportunity, titled "225827 Emotional Health Programs for Massachusetts Nursing Home Residents," aims to reduce loneliness, social isolation, and promote psychological and physical health among nursing home residents. Vendors will be required to provide technical support and create sustainable programs that align with state and federal guidelines, incorporate culture change initiatives, and develop educational materials for residents and staff. Proposals must include distribution of resources to all Massachusetts nursing homes, and vendors must demonstrate experience working with older adult populations and delivering culturally appropriate services. The contract has an initial term of 3 years, with the option to renew for up to 2 additional 1-year terms. Responses are due by March 31, 2023, and a mandatory bidder's conference will be held on February 15, 2023.

This contract opportunity is set aside for small businesses, and the state has a goal of awarding at least 25% of the contract value to minority- and women-owned businesses. The estimated total value of the contract over the initial 3-year term is $15 million, with funding provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the state's Medicaid program. The current incumbent providers are Acme Behavioral Health and Bay State Wellness, whose contracts are set to expire on June 30, 2023. Bidders must be active in the Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS) and propose at least one Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Partner to meet their SDP commitment.