Actuarial Consultant Services Departmental Master Agreement RFR - 2023-005

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) has issued a Request for Response (RFR 2023-005), identified as COMMBUYS Bid BD-23-1052-2000-2000-78450, to establish a Departmental Master Agreement for Actuarial Consultant Services. The primary objective of this procurement is to prequalify bidders to provide actuarial consulting for health care related projects, supporting CHIA's mission to improve health care quality and cost containment within the state. This agreement is subject to the World Trade Organization Agreement of Government Procurement and will be available to other eligible Commonwealth Purchasing Entities through a rolling enrollment process throughout the contract duration. The solicitation, which became available on August 17, 2022, and has been updated through Amendment 5 as of October 21, 2025, includes a response deadline of June 30, 2033. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation, including a Job Classification and Ceiling Rate Form for hourly project pricing, business references, and standard Commonwealth forms such as the W-9, EFT authorization, and Prompt Pay Discount forms. The contract is governed by the standard Commonwealth Terms and Conditions, which outline rules for compensation, confidentiality, and performance. Authorized signatories must be formally listed to legally bind their respective corporations or sole proprietorships to the agreement.