Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is procuring credentialed and certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) to provide on‑call forensic‑clinical services for adult, adolescent, and pediatric victims of sexual assault at designated sites throughout the state. Vendors must maintain professional liability coverage, meet immunization and background‑check requirements, and be able to respond within strict timeframes (page within 10 minutes, arrival within 60 minutes). The contract is a fixed‑term, fee‑for‑service agreement with a 10‑year base period and a possible 5‑year renewal option.
• Perform medical‑forensic examinations, evidence collection, emergency contraception, STI testing, and documentation for sexual assault victims.
• Provide 24 × 7 on‑call coverage (≈30 hours/month per SANE) with defined response‑time standards.
• Participate in mandatory training, regional meetings, and testimony when required, and submit required data reports to the Department of Public Health.