Transportation Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the MassAbility Commission's Disability Determination Services (DDS), is seeking vendors to provide reliable, pre-arranged point-to-point, round trip and multipoint transportation services for disability claimants. The DDS requires contractors to transport claimants from their homes to consultative examination appointments and back, when applicable. The contract term is for up to 5 years, with two 3-year renewal options. The Request for Response (RFR) specifies a target maximum of 50 contractors, with a deadline for quote submissions on December 26, 2024 and an estimated contract start date of January 1, 2025. The fiscal terms outline a pick-up fee of $5.00 plus $3.75 per mile, a wait time fee of $8.25 per 15 minutes, and a no-show fee up to $33.00.

The contract will be awarded with a preference for small businesses registered with the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program. Bidders are also encouraged to commit a minimum of 1% of contract sales to partnering with diverse businesses certified by the Supplier Diversity Office. The Commonwealth's Standard Contract Form and Terms and Conditions will govern the contract, and contractors must comply with all applicable state laws and regulations. The procurement was initiated through RFR # DDS2013-001, and will be awarded through a Department Procurement process.