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Religious Services Master Agreement RFR

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BD-26-1022-DMH08-8210C-117564State & Local

Response Deadline06/30/2035, 05:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

AI Contract Overview

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) is soliciting qualified, accredited religious providers through a Master Agreement to deliver spiritual services statewide on an as-needed basis. This Request for Response (RFR), identified as BD-26-1022-DMH08-8210C-117564 and posted on June 4, 2025, remains open until June 30, 2035. The solicitation targets officially ordained clergy or faith leaders from various denominational backgrounds who possess training in spiritual counseling and are able to address diverse spiritual needs across Massachusetts, including the islands. Bidders are required to supply comprehensive documentation demonstrating their qualifications, including resumes, official faith group endorsements, and verifiable business references. The contract stipulates labor rates differentiated by normal hours, non-business hours, holidays, and weekends, and anticipates comprehensive geographic coverage with bidders specifying service areas by county or statewide. The procurement process mandates strict adherence to Massachusetts procurement regulations and policies, including mandatory use of the COMMBUYS platform for bid submission and management, as well as compliance with the Commonwealth’s Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) and Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP). Bidders must submit several key attachments, such as an executed Massachusetts Substitute Form W-9, Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing, Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization Agreement, and the standard contract form outlining terms and conditions specific to human and social services contracts. Contract administration will be governed under the Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS), with electronic invoicing and payments via EFT. The Statement of Work emphasizes timely, qualified service delivery in compliance with all relevant state laws, ethics provisions, tax reporting, and diversity commitments. The anticipated contract term includes an initial period with an option to renew, allowing for service continuity through formal amendments, but no specific start and end dates, delivery locations, or detailed performance metrics are prescribed in the solicitation. The evaluation process, though not fully disclosed, involves a review committee assessing bid completeness, qualifications, and compliance with submission requirements to recommend awards in alignment with the Commonwealth’s procurement standards.

General Info

Massachusetts DMH seeks qualified ordained clergy for statewide spiritual services via Master Agreement.

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Mental Health

NAICS

813110 - Religious Organizations

Place of Performance

MA, 01581, USA

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