23EHSCOVID19IRRFR: RFR for COVID-19 Isolation and Recovery Site Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is issuing a Request for Responses (RFR) to solicit proposals for COVID-19 Isolation and Recovery (I&R) Site services. EOHHS is seeking qualified vendors to provide congregate or non-congregate shelter locations for individuals to isolate and recover from COVID-19, ensure appropriate clinical staffing at such I&R locations, and provide management services such as transportation, referral management, linens, and food services. Respondents must detail their proposed capacity, timeline, staffing plans and costs to meet the RFR requirements. Responses are due by October 26, 2022, with anticipated notification of selected bidders by November 16, 2022 and a contract effective/operational start date of November 23, 2022. EOHHS will evaluate proposals based on the reasonableness and competitiveness of the proposed costs, as well as the vendors' ability to scale up capacity and provide statewide services.

The RFR does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The procurement will be funded through state and federal sources, including Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds, but the specific funding amounts and sources are to be determined. The RFR does not disclose any award values or budget ranges.