Bid guide
How to bid on Rate Year 2027 Psychiatric Hospital RFA from Executive Office of Health and Human Services
What the agency is buying
The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is looking for in-state psychiatric hospitals to become MassHealth providers for psychiatric hospital services during Rate Year 2027. This is an opportunity for eligible hospitals to contract with MassHealth to provide these services.
Key dates and deadlines
This Request for Applications (RFA) was published on September 09, 2026. All applications must be submitted by September 30, 2027, at 5:00 PM ET. It is important to submit all required documents before this deadline to be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for in-state psychiatric hospitals that are eligible to provide services as a MassHealth provider. Firms in the healthcare category, specifically those offering psychiatric hospital services, will find this relevant.
Applicants must be prepared to complete and sign the required application and psychiatric hospital contract documents.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation documents, you can view the original source on COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts procurement portal. You do not need an account to view the bid or download documents.
To submit an application electronically, you will need to register for a free COMMBUYS vendor account. Alternatively, you can follow the specific submission directions provided within the bid documents if electronic submission is not used.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all sections of the RFA and the psychiatric hospital contract documents to ensure full understanding of the participation requirements. Pay close attention to any specific criteria for eligibility and service delivery.
Ensure all parts of the application are completed accurately and thoroughly. Double-check that all required signatures are obtained before submission. Submitting a complete and well-organized application can help demonstrate your hospital's readiness and capability to meet the MassHealth provider standards.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Executive Office of Health and Human Services; the original posting controls.