260734 Family Residential Treatment

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Addiction Services is seeking qualified providers to operate approximately seven family residential substance use disorder treatment programs through a rolling Request for Response (RFR) #260734. The procurement targets comprehensive treatment services for families, with specific requirements to include at least two programs accommodating two-parent households and single male-identifying parents, each capable of serving 11-15 families. Programs must be prepared to serve diverse family compositions, including pregnant individuals, infants, and children up to age 17, with a mandate to provide medication-assisted treatment and culturally competent care. The RFR is open until June 30, 2034, with an anticipated contract start date of July 1, 2025, and an initial contract term of 5 years with two potential 2-year renewals. Providers must demonstrate ability to initiate services within three months of contract award, with program entry required within 7 days of receiving intake materials. Evaluation criteria will be detailed in Section D1 of the COMMBUYS document, with providers expected to submit comprehensive responses covering organizational structure, program implementation, staffing plans, and service delivery approaches.

The procurement includes a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) requirement, mandating bidders commit at least 1% of Commonwealth contract revenue to diverse business enterprises or non-profit organizations. Providers must submit detailed program and capital budgets, with capital purchases subject to prior Department of Public Health approval. The estimated total procurement value is $13.5 million, with an anticipated annual budget of $1.5 million, structured as a unit rate contract without a maximum obligation amount. The contract will be partially funded through federal funds, requiring sub-recipient compliance with federal grant requirements. Incumbent vendors are specifically requested to re-apply by March 14, 2025, to prevent service interruptions. Start-up and capital costs will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, with priority given to organizations demonstrating immediate readiness to provide services. Interested providers must complete the Provider Qualification Process, with additional details available in the attached qualification materials zip file, and must submit comprehensive responses through the COMMBUYS platform.