Fair Hearing Officer RFR

This is a reissued Request for Response (RFR) for a Fair Hearing Officer contract opportunity posted by the state of Massachusetts. The procurement seeks to engage a vendor to provide fair hearing officer services. The selected vendor will be responsible for conducting fair hearings on behalf of the state, including reviewing evidence, hearing testimony, and issuing final decisions. Candidates must have experience as a hearing officer or administrative law judge, with expertise in relevant state and federal regulations. Evaluation criteria will likely include the vendor's qualifications, approach to conducting hearings, and ability to meet required timelines. The RFR is open for responses until June 30, 2027, and the state may conduct interviews or site visits as part of the evaluation process.

The RFR does not specify any set-aside requirements or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the state may give preference to disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses. The current incumbent vendor is not identified, and the RFR does not provide any details on the existing infrastructure or budget for this contract. Interested parties should review the full RFR documentation for additional details on the scope of work, submission requirements, and evaluation process.