Department of Youth Services Master Service Pre-Qualification Application

The Department of Youth Services in Massachusetts is seeking qualified service providers through a Master Service Pre-Qualification Application to establish a pool of approved vendors for residential and capacity building services. This solicitation, identified as BD-22-1035-DYS01-DYS01-75252, was posted on May 11, 2022, and remains open for submissions until May 11, 2027, allowing potential contractors an extended window to apply and be considered for future service contracts. The process is designed to streamline procurement by pre-qualifying organizations based on specific criteria related to experience, capacity, and compliance, ensuring that only vetted providers are eligible to receive service orders moving forward. Applications will be evaluated to determine suitability for delivering services to youth in the Commonwealth, with performance expected to meet state standards and program objectives. All responses must be submitted through the designated Commonwealth Buys portal, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Phillip Davis, designated as the Purchaser. The contracting agency is DYS01 based in Boston, Massachusetts, with the place of performance also located in Boston, zip code 02109. This solicitation is issued under the state and local government (SLED) category and does not specify a NAICS code or set-aside designation, indicating the opportunity is open to all eligible entities regardless of size or ownership structure. Successful applicants will not receive an immediate contract but will be pre-qualified to participate in future competitive solicitation events for residential and capacity building services under the Department’s oversight.