In plain English
The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services wants to create a list of qualified providers for various support services for eligible individuals. This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to replace an older one. You can find full details and submit your qualifications on the COMMBUYS procurement portal.
About this bid
The Department of Developmental Services is releasing this BID/RFR to create a qualifying list of providers of Support Services. The SSQUAL-23 BID will replace the SSQUAL-10 RFR, and any updates to this RFR. The Support Services BID includes an array of discrete support services that are intended to provide assistance, skill development, and support in a variety of life areas to DDS eligible individuals. Point of contact: Charles Smith ([email protected]). Solicitation BD-22-1023-1023C-1023L-71806 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…
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.
- SSQUAL-23 Final BID reposted 10_13_22
- Forms and Checklist_7_2023
- SSQUAL-23 Response Documents_10_2022
- Summary of Changes_Reposting October 2022
- SSQUAL-23 updated 7_14_22 posting
- SSQUAL RFR Bidder Conference 3_8_22
- SSQUAL-23 Questions and Answers - Bidders Conference FINAL 3.11.22
- SSQUAL-23 Qualified List Provider - June 2026
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