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PEER RESPITE SERVICES: REQUEST FOR RESPONSE

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BD-27-1022-DMH08-8220A-132193State & Local

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The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health is initiating the procurement process for statewide Peer Respite services under solicitation number BD-27-1022-DMH08-8220A-132193. This current phase is a pre-solicitation effort intended to gather industry input and feedback from current and interested providers to inform the development of a formal Request for Response (RFR). As part of this preliminary stage, the agency conducted an online community listening session on August 20, 2026, to discuss existing respite models, staffing requirements, service authorization, and potential barriers to access. The formal Request for Response is scheduled to be posted in November 2026, with a final bid opening date listed as March 31, 2027. This open market procurement will be managed through the COMMBUYS portal, and electronic quotes are permitted. Primary administrative contact for this action is Elizabeth Welch, based in Westborough, Massachusetts. While specific pricing and contract values are not yet available, the scope focuses on the reprocurement of respite and peer respite services across the state.

General Info

Massachusetts DMH pre-solicitation for statewide Peer Respite services; formal RFR due March 2027.

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Massachusetts → Department of Mental Health

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MA, 01581, USA

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AgencyMassachusetts → Department of Mental Health
Contacts2 people available
OfficeMA, 01581, USA
Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → Department of Mental Health
Office AddressMA, 01581, USA
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The Department of Mental Health (DMH) intends to issue a Request for Response to procure Peer Respite services. The RFR will be posted in November of the calendar year 2026. In preparation for this, DMH is seeking input from current providers of Respite and Peer Respite services via participation in an online forum scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 3 pm to 4 pm. Other interested parties are welcome to attend. See attached Listening Session Flyer.

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