How to bid on the Bridgewater State Hospital implementation plan for DMH

What DMH is buying

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health is seeking a comprehensive investigation of the steps needed to transfer oversight and management of Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to DMH. The work is required by legislative mandate and will be done in consultation with DOC.

This professional-services RFQ may suit firms with relevant experience in investigations and organizational or operational planning.

Key date and deadline

The RFQ was published October 7, 2026. Responses are due October 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

The deadline is the cutoff for submitting a response. Review the bid documents for the exact submission directions and make sure your response follows them.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity is in the professional category. It may be relevant to firms that can investigate the steps involved in transferring oversight and management between state departments and work in consultation with multiple agencies.

How to review the RFQ and respond

Open the full bid on COMMBUYS through “View original source.” The bid page and downloadable documents are available without an account.

To submit an electronic quote, register for a free COMMBUYS vendor account. If you do not quote electronically, follow the submission directions in the bid documents. The solicitation number is BD-27-1022-DMH08-8210C-134282.

Prepare a clear, responsive proposal

Read the full RFQ and its attachments before drafting. Use the stated requirements and submission directions as your checklist, and answer each requested item directly.

Explain how your team would conduct a comprehensive investigation and coordinate its work with the agencies identified in the RFQ. Check your response for completeness and allow time to submit before the deadline.