Feasibility study of a Behavioral Health College Partnership.

The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE) is seeking proposals for a feasibility study on the creation of a Behavioral Health College Partnership. The study would examine the viability of establishing a shared inpatient program and intensive outpatient program exclusively for college students across Hampden County, Suffolk County, Worcester County, Springfield City, Boston City, and Worcester City. Key objectives include assessing the regional need, desired partner services, required infrastructure, and workforce needs. Bidders must meet specific qualifications and the proposals will be evaluated based on criteria such as the small business plan, regional needs assessment, partner services assessment, infrastructure assessment, and workforce needs assessment. Responses are due by July 24, 2023.

This procurement is a small procurement targeted to verified small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP). The contract is expected to have an initial duration of six months with one six-month renewal option, for a total maximum duration of one year. The estimated value of the procurement is $150,000. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the RFR does not provide details on funding requirements or sources.