Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Support Services and In-Home Evaluations

MassAbility is establishing a flexible statewide network of qualified providers to deliver Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) support services, in-home evaluations, and limited ancillary supports for eligible participants with disabilities across Massachusetts. This open market solicitation, identified as BD-27-1071-AO-02021-134555, utilizes a best value selection process where bidders can be qualified for IADL support, in-home evaluations, or both. The initial contract period runs from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2032, with a total maximum duration extending to January 31, 2036. The procurement is based on a scored evaluation totaling 75 points, focusing on organizational experience and capacity, staff qualifications, cultural and linguistic responsiveness, participant empowerment, collaboration with MassAbility, and quality assurance. Mandatory criteria include the completion of the SDP, submission of all required documents via the COMMBUYS portal, and verification that the bidder is not debarred from doing business with the Commonwealth. In-home evaluations are set at a rate of 107.99 dollars per completed authorized evaluation, while ancillary supports are provided on a cost-reimbursement basis. Providers must adhere to strict operational standards, including the use of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) and compliance with the Home Care Assistance Program regulation at 107 CMR 11.00. High priority is placed on data security and privacy, requiring adherence to HIPAA and various Massachusetts General Laws. All payments are processed through the Commonwealth Electronic Funds Transfer program. This is a rolling enrollment solicitation, allowing bidders to submit proposals until six months prior to the total procurement period end date.