How to bid on a dental suite license at Western Massachusetts Hospital

What the Department is offering

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is seeking a dental provider to license an existing suite at Western Massachusetts Hospital in Boston and operate an independent outpatient general dentistry practice.

The practice would give the hospital a convenient place to refer patients who need general dental care. This opportunity may suit a provider looking to establish and operate a practice in the offered space.

Deadline and submission timing

Proposals are due November 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. The notice does not provide other key dates.

Plan to follow the submission directions in the bid and allow time to complete the required submission before the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for a dental provider interested in operating an independent outpatient general dentistry practice. It may be relevant to a dental practice or provider prepared to establish and run a practice in an existing hospital suite.

How to access the bid and respond

Open the full solicitation, BD-27-1031-WMH00-WMH01-134533, on COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts procurement portal. Viewing the bid and downloading its documents do not require an account.

To submit a quote electronically, register for a free COMMBUYS vendor account. If you are not submitting electronically, follow the submission directions in the bid documents.

Prepare a clear, competitive proposal

Read the full bid documents and use their instructions to organize your response. Address how your practice would operate as an independent outpatient general dentistry provider and how it could serve patients referred by the hospital.

Check that your proposal answers each requested item, uses the required submission method, and is submitted before the deadline. For questions, the listed point of contact is Kevin Botelho at [email protected].