Mrcadet 3-17

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), is issuing a Request for Response (RFR) titled "MRCADET 3-17" to solicit providers of driver evaluations, consultations, and driver training services for individuals with disabilities who require vehicle modifications or adaptive driver education. The purpose is to award multiple unit rate contracts to qualified applicants to provide either adaptive driver evaluations, adaptive driver training, or both. Respondents must demonstrate relevant experience, qualified staff, sufficient capacity, and proposed rates justified by a detailed budget. Key services include functional assessments, on-road evaluations, in-class and behind-the-wheel training. Contracts will run for an initial 5-year period from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2022, with an optional 5-year renewal, and will be funded by the state with total annual expenditures estimated around $55,000.

The RFR has a rolling enrollment, meaning providers can submit responses on an ongoing basis without a set due date. The Commonwealth is committed to awarding contracts to culturally competent providers that can ensure equal access to services. While the RFR does not specify any set-asides, it notes the importance of contracting with diverse providers. Incumbent vendors are not identified, and the specific award values or budget ranges are not provided. However, the RFR states that MRC anticipates awarding multiple contracts up to a total of $600,000 over the contract duration.