In plain English
The Department of Developmental Services needs guardians and conservators for individuals who cannot manage their personal or financial affairs. This opportunity is open to individuals and non-profit corporations. You can find full details and how to respond on the COMMBUYS procurement portal.
About this bid
The Department is seeking responses from individuals and non-profit corporations whom the Department can propose for court appointment to serve as temporary and/or permanent, full or limited guardians and, temporary and/or permanent conservators under M.G.L. c. 190B §V. The purpose of this RFR is to solicit interested and qualified individuals and non-profit corporations to serve as guardians and/or conservators for individuals receiving services from DDS whose lack of capacity to make informed decisions with respect to the conduct of personal and financial affairs creates an unreasonable risk to the individual's health or welfare. Point of contact: Charles Smith…
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.
- Guard-2019 Restated Summary 1-23-24
- Guardianship 2019_restated January 2024
- RFR Forms
- COMMBUYS Job Aids
- RFR - Required Specifications for Commodities and Services
- Guardianship-19 Qualified List - May 2026
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