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Supported Collaborative Living Pilot Program

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BD-26-1023-1023C-1023L-125572State & Local

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The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services is issuing solicitation BD-26-1023-1023C-1023L-125572 to establish a qualified list of providers for the Supported Collaborative Living (SCL) Pilot Program. This innovative residential support model is designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities and other disabling conditions, such as autism spectrum disorders, who live together or in close proximity and share staffing resources. The program emphasizes person-centered planning to support goals in areas including affordable housing, household management, and healthcare. The procurement is an open market, non-statewide solicitation managed through COMMBUYS, with a priority submission deadline of April 15, 2026, and a rolling response window extending until June 30, 2027. The contract is structured as a Master Agreement Standard Contract with an estimated total value of 19.5 million dollars over an anticipated four-year duration, starting July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2030. This includes an initial two-year term with two optional one-year renewals. Pricing is based on a cost reimbursement and accommodation rate model. To be deemed qualified, providers must pass all required response items and the Supplier Diversity Plan through a binary scoring system. Providers must also obtain Approval to Operate from DDS/OQE, ensure all staff undergo rigorous background checks and mandated training, and comply with Home and Community-Based Services standards under the Social Security Act.

General Info

DDS seeks providers for SCL pilot supporting IDD individuals in community homes via master agreement, two-year base with extensions, $9.75M–$19.5M funding, strict compliance required.

Agency

Massachusetts → DMR1000 - Central OfficeView Agency

NAICS

624120 - Services for the Elderly and Persons with DisabilitiesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Floor Boston, MA, 02109, USA

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AgencyMassachusetts → DMR1000 - Central Office
Contacts1 person available
OfficeFloor Boston, MA, 02109, USA
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Massachusetts → DMR1000 - Central Office
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Office AddressFloor Boston, MA, 02109, USA
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Charles SmithPurchaser

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The Department of Developmental Services (DDS or the Department) is issuing this BID to identify a qualified list of Providers for Supported Collaborative Living (SCL) Pilot. The purpose of the Pilot is to support innovative alternative approaches to Adult Long Term Residential (ALTR) or Shared Living (SL) services. SCL is a residential support model for individuals who live together or in close proximity in their own homes or apartments and share staffing resources.

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