In plain English
The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services needs providers for specialized behavioral health services in adult long-term residential homes. This is for providers with strong clinical resources and expertise. You can find full details and how to respond on the COMMBUYS procurement portal.
About this bid
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is issuing this Request for Response (RFR) to identify qualified providers with substantial clinical resources and expertise to deliver behavioral health services. This category of Adult Long Term Residential (ALTR) service model delivers additional supports, when compared to the intermediate models, by using staff with specialized training and expertise. Solicitation BD-25-1023-1023C-1023L-110728 from Department of Developmental Services. Full documents and how to quote are on COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts procurement portal (viewing is public; quoting needs a free COMMBUYS sign-in).
Details
- Agency
- DMR1000 - Central Office
- Classification (PSC)
- Politics and Civic Affairs Services (UNSPSC 93-14-00)
- Place of performance
- Boston, Massachusetts
How to access this bid
Click “View the original posting” — it opens the full bid on COMMBUYS (no account needed).
Documents download straight from the bid page — also no account.
To quote electronically, register a free COMMBUYS vendor account; otherwise follow the submission directions in the bid.
Documents
Listed on the original posting. Download them from the agency's portal.
- S-rate RFR Restated FINAL Version 1-22-2025
- SRate-25 Restated RFR Summary 1-22-2025
- Create Quote in COMMBUYS
- OSD RFR-Required Specifications
- S_Rate_25_Forms
- Bidders Conference Power Point - FINAL
- SRate-25 Question and Answers FINAL
- S-Rate - Awarded Providers List
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