Medical and Psychological Consultative Evaluations

The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, Disability Determination Services (DDS) is seeking up to 300 contractors to perform consultative medical and psychological examinations on an as-needed basis throughout Massachusetts. The purpose is to assist the DDS in determining claimant eligibility for Social Security disability benefits. The contract term is for an initial 5-year period from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2026, with two optional 3-year renewal periods. Qualified bidders must have current Commonwealth of Massachusetts licenses in medicine or psychology, and preference will be given to those with experience in the Social Security disability program. Bid responses are due by June 30, 2021, and site inspections may be required for new bidders. The contract is 100% federally funded, and payment rates are subject to regulations. Contractors must meet service level agreements regarding response times, appointment wait times, and report quality, and submit consultative examination reports electronically within 15 calendar days of the appointment.

This procurement has a Supplier Diversity Program requirement, and bidders must commit a percentage of contract revenues to certified diverse businesses, including M/WBEs, M/WNPOs, VBEs, SDVOBEs, DOBEs, and LGBTBEs. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the procurement does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The Commonwealth has not provided an estimated award value or budget range for this opportunity.