Employment and Day Services - 20

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is issuing a Request for Response (RFR) for a 10-year contract (with potential for renewal) for Employment and Day Services - 20 (EMPDAY20) in Suffolk County. This procurement seeks to establish a qualified list of providers for Individual Supported Employment, Group Supported Employment, Community-Based Day Supports (CBDS), and Transportation services. The goal is to promote increased access to quality supports that will lead to integrated employment outcomes and re-design community-based day support services. Responses will be reviewed and scored by regional Procurement Management Teams, and bidders meeting the scoring thresholds will be awarded a Master Agreement contract. The anticipated total expenditures for the 10-year procurement are $1.9 billion. Pricing for the services will be based on rates established by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, and federal funds may be used.

The RFR outlines the inclusion of Competitive Integrated Employment Services, transportation services, social enterprises, and the use of technology. It also addresses the Department's vision for increased community integration and technology use in CBDS programs over the life of the contract. The procurement includes a Bidders' Conference, response due dates, and an anticipated award date. Interested parties must comply with applicable federal requirements if receiving federal grant funds. DDS will conduct quality reviews during the life of the contract, and providers must submit monthly Service Delivery Reports and participate in budget reviews.