Guardianship Services 2018

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking qualified individuals and non-profit corporations to serve as temporary and/or permanent, full or limited guardians and conservators under M.G.L. c. 190B V for the Guardianship Services 2018 contract opportunity. The selected bidders will be expected to perform a variety of guardianship and conservatorship duties, including attending meetings, meeting with individuals quarterly, filing required reports, managing finances, and responding to emergencies. The contract will be compensated on a fee-for-service basis at a rate of $60 per hour, not to exceed 20 hours per guardianship appointment except with pre-approval. Bidders may also be reimbursed for travel and other reasonable expenses. Responses may be submitted on a rolling basis up to three months prior to the end of the contract period, which is expected to be up to 10 years. DDS will evaluate bidders based on their experience, familiarity with relevant laws and regulations, and interest in serving the target population.

The Guardianship Services 2018 contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The provided information does not indicate any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The estimated annual value of this procurement is $900,000, and it will not utilize any federal funds.