DDS Day Support Services

The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is conducting a Supplemental Day-26 Request for Response (RFR) to qualify providers for Day Habilitation Services (3664) and Adult Day Health (3165) programs. This procurement seeks qualified providers who can demonstrate MassHealth approval for specific service delivery, with a contract term spanning from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. The RFR is a rolling enrollment opportunity, allowing providers to submit proposals through December 31, 2029, with quarterly evaluations. Key deliverables include day support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, with providers required to operate under specific regulatory frameworks, including 101 CMR 348:00 for Day Habilitation Services and 101 CMR 310:00 for Adult Day Health Services. Important procurement dates include a question submission deadline of January 10, 2025, at 5pm EST, with electronic submissions due by January 29, 2025, at 5pm EST. Evaluation criteria will include the provider's ability to meet MassHealth requirements, service delivery capabilities, and submission of a comprehensive Supplier Diversity Plan.

The procurement includes significant emphasis on supplier diversity, requiring providers to partner with certified diverse businesses and commit to directing at least 1% of contract revenue to Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Partners. Eligible diverse business categories include MBE, WBE, VBE, SDVOBE, DOBE, LGBTBE, and related non-profit organizations. Providers must be active in the Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS) and submit required documentation, including the Supplier Diversity Plan Form. The estimated total procurement value is approximately $1.8 million annually, with funding subject to appropriation and payments to be made on a unit rate basis without maximum obligation amounts. Providers will be required to participate in the Commonwealth Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) program and ensure at least 25% of evaluation points are allocated to reviewing their SDP Plan submissions. The contract will replace the existing SuppDay-20 contracts, which are set to terminate on June 30, 2025, offering an opportunity for continued and expanded service provision in developmental services support.