Request For Application For DMH's Group Transportation Master Agreement

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) has issued a Request for Application (RFA) for a Group Transportation Master Agreement to establish a pool of qualified transportation providers throughout the state. The services being procured under this RFA are the transporting of groups of DMH patients/clients and staff from one location to another in non-medical emergency and non-emergency situations. The RFA specifies that applicants must have the capacity to transport a minimum of 48 adults, at least 3 years of experience providing safe and dependable transportation services, and be in sound fiscal condition. The RFA provides details on vehicle, driver, and service requirements, as well as the evaluation criteria, which includes cost reasonableness and competitive pricing. The application deadline is June 1, 2035, with the first review and contract award period occurring by September 24, 2024. DMH expects to enter into multiple contract awards as a result of this RFA, with an anticipated annual expenditure of approximately $250,000 for group transportation services.

The RFA does not specify any set-aside requirements, but DMH indicates a procurement preference for Small Business Purchasing Program participants when available and able to meet service needs. The incumbent vendors or current contractors are not provided, and the RFA does not specify the contract term or any renewal options. However, the Master Agreement contracts will have an initial 1.5-year term with up to 9 one-year renewal options.