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Department of Mental Health

Amended and Restated Respite Services - Master Agreement Request for Applications

Solicitation: BD-21-1022-DMH08-8220A-53630
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_c2e641a0823399e0694f
DepartmentDepartment of Mental HealthStateMAPostedDueJun 30, 2027, 04:00 PM UTCCloses in 400 daysBid range$625,611 - $741,464
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Department of Mental Health. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2027.

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Solicitation
BD-21-1022-DMH08-8220A-53630
Performance
MA
Response
Jun 30, 2027, 04:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
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Point of Contact

Name
KELSEY SANTOS
Email
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Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Mental Health
Agency
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Subagency
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Office
KELSEY SANTOS
Contracting Office Address
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MA20260006 (Rev 2)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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MA20260006 (Rev 2)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
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OWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
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MA20260007 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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Description

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), through this RFA, is seeking to establish a pool of qualified providers from which DMH Areas can purchase Site-Based Respite (also referred to as Site Only) and/or Mobile Respite Services (also referred to as Mobile Only) on an as needed basis.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$625,611 - $741,464

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$625,611
Target
$662,022
Premium
$741,464
Labor
$329,680
Direct
$32,000
Burden
$221,360
Fee + reserve
$78,022
Target $662,022Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

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Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$3,516,281,615
Sector total $3,516,281,615 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,459$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,516,281,615)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) is procuring Site-Based and Mobile Respite Services through a Request for Applications (RFA) to establish a pool of qualified providers. This opportunity will allow DMH Areas to purchase these services on an as-needed basis, enhancing their ability to address mental health needs. The response deadline is set for June 30, 2027, providing several years for potential applicants to prepare applications.

Respite ServicesMental HealthMobile RespiteSite-Based RespiteQualified Providers
What the buyer is trying to do

DMH aims to create a roster of qualified providers for Site-Based and Mobile Respite Services as a means to deliver timely mental health support to individuals in need across different areas in Massachusetts.

Who should pursue this
  • Organizations with experience in mental health services
  • Providers with capacity to deliver site-based services
  • Agencies specializing in mobile respite support
Work breakdown
  • Establish a pool of qualified providers
  • Facilitate procurement of Site-Based Respite Services
  • Facilitate procurement of Mobile Respite Services
  • Manage contracts with chosen providers
  • Evaluate service effectiveness and provider performance
Response package checklist
  • Completed application form
  • Evidence of relevant experience in mental health services
  • Qualifications of personnel
  • Proposed service delivery model
  • Pricing structure for services
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Bidders must comply with state regulations for mental health services
  • Adherence to DMH standards for service delivery is mandatory
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing to attract DMH as a client
  • Factor in potential volume and demand fluctuations in pricing
Teaming and subs
  • Collaboration with local non-profits for outreach and service delivery
  • Partnerships with mental health professionals to support service offerings
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential competition from established providers in the region
  • Economic shifts impacting funding for mental health services
  • Changes in state regulations affecting service delivery
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific qualifications does DMH prioritize for providers?
  • How does DMH define success for the services provided?
  • What is the anticipated volume of service requests per year?
Source coverage notes

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  • Specific qualifications required for providers
  • Performance metrics for evaluation by DMH
  • Details on funding and budgeting for the services
  • Clarification on the application submission format
  • Contact information for DMH representatives
  • Information on potential service volume estimates
  • Anticipated contract lengths beyond the RFA period
  • Locations where services are most needed
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