RFR 180327 Medical Services Provided By Organizations

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Public Health (MDPH), is seeking contractors to provide a variety of medical services on an as-needed basis across multiple state healthcare facilities, including physician, nursing, dental, and other medical services. The RFR covers services to be provided at the MDPH's Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, four state public health hospitals, and the Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality. Only corporations or professional groups employing the required medical providers are eligible to respond. The evaluation criteria focus on the applicant's ability to provide the required services, agreement to reasonable rates, and submission of all required forms and information, with a 10% weighting for the Supplier Diversity Program (SDP). Responses must be submitted by the final submission date of June 30, 2027, and the anticipated contract start date is January 2017, with an initial term of up to 5 years and an option to renew for an additional 5 years.

The RFR is open to all qualified applicants, with no indication of any set-asides or incumbent providers. Reimbursement will be at individually negotiated rates, with no travel or lodging costs covered under the contract. The Commonwealth has not disclosed the current medical services environment, fee structures, or annual budget amounts, but prompt payment discounts are encouraged. Funding may include federal grants, and there is no maximum obligation amount specified for the rate contract.