MRC medservices 09-16

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), is procuring a network of medical service providers to deliver a range of services for MRC vocational rehabilitation consumers. The contract opportunity, titled "MRC MEDSERVICES 09-16", covers medical evaluations, psychiatric and psychological assessments, audiological and dental services, as well as various treatments and therapies. Providers must demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse populations and meet the qualifications outlined in the Request for Response (RFR), including required licenses, certifications, and geographical service areas. The contract has an initial term from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2022, with an option to renew for an additional 5 years. Responses to the RFR are due by November 9, 2016 for contracts starting January 1, 2017. Services will be subject to the fee schedule set forth by the Massachusetts Division of Health Care Finance and Policy, which is aligned with MassHealth fees.

The RFR indicates a commitment to awarding contracts to providers that can demonstrate participation in the Supplier Diversity Program, which includes certified Women Owned (WBE), Minority Owned (MBE), Minority and Woman Owned (M/WBE) Business Enterprises, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBE), or Women/Minority Nonprofits (W/MNP). While the names of incumbent vendors are not provided, the RFR states that Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds will be used to fund the contracts, and the total award value or budget range is not specified.