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Independent Living Supports 2027

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BD-26-1023-1023C-1023L-125153State & Local

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The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services is establishing a qualifying list of providers for Independent Living Supports (ILS), also known as In Home Supports. These services provide one-to-one assistance for various activities, delivered for less than 24 hours per day, to help individuals live independently in the least restrictive community setting. The procurement is an open market solicitation with an anticipated duration of up to ten years, ending June 30, 2036. This is a rolling enrollment process, allowing unsolicited proposals to be submitted through June 30, 2035, with reviews conducted on a quarterly basis. To be deemed qualified and acceptable, providers must meet a binary scoring standard, receiving a point for every required response item, including a mandatory Supplier Diversity Plan. Evaluation factors include the organization's mission, experience with specialized populations, the approach to delivering ILS, and the strength of community partnerships. Awarded providers must obtain Approval to Operate from DDS/OQE and are subject to ongoing licensure and certification reviews. Additionally, providers must adhere to strict confidentiality and privacy laws, including HIPAA and various state regulations, and must complete comprehensive background checks, including CORI and DPPC registry screenings. All proposals must be submitted electronically via COMMBUYS following specific formatting and page limit guidelines.

General Info

Massachusetts DDS is qualifying providers for Independent Living Supports through June 2036.

Agency

Massachusetts → Department of Developmental Services

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Place of Performance

Floor Boston, MA, 02109, USA

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AgencyMassachusetts → Department of Developmental Services
Contacts2 people available
OfficeFloor Boston, MA, 02109, USA
Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → Department of Developmental Services
Office AddressFloor Boston, MA, 02109, USA
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DDS Finance OfficeContact Person
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The Department of Developmental services (DDS or the Department) is releasing this BID/RFR to create a qualifying list of Providers of Independent Living Supports (ILS), also known as In Home Supports. ILS consists of services and supports for a variety of activities that may be provided regularly, on a one-to-one basis, but less than 24 hours per day, that enable the individual to live independently and in the least restrictive setting in the community.

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