Religious Services Master Agreement (MA) RFR

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking to establish a five-year Religious Services Master Agreement (MA) with the option to renew for up to five additional one-year terms. The MA will provide accredited individuals of various faiths to deliver religious services, including worship ceremonies, memorial services, funerals, burials, and spiritual counseling, to DMH clients on an as-needed basis. Qualified providers must be officially ordained and experienced in spiritual counseling. Responses to the Request for Response (RFR) are due by April 3, 2015, with the option to add providers throughout the life of the MA. Pricing will be on a per hour/engagement basis, and the estimated contract value is $100,000, funded through DMH's budget.

This is a Small Procurement targeted to verified small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program, with subcontracting limited to 20% unless with another verified small business. The current incumbent provider(s) are not specified. Respondents will be required to complete several administrative forms, including a Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing, Business Reference Form, Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) commitment and declaration forms, and an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) form to facilitate electronic payments.