Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through its MassAbility program, seeks qualified independent‑living centers to deliver the Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP) for students with disabilities across the North Shore, Cape Ann, and southeastern Massachusetts. The contract will award up to two providers, each receiving up to $126,000 annually for a five‑year term (with one optional five‑year renewal). Providers must meet a 50 % staff‑with‑disability requirement, adhere to Commonwealth terms (including HIPAA, supplier‑diversity, and EFT payment), and submit detailed quality‑assurance and cultural‑competency plans.
• Deliver five core TAP services: information & referral, self‑advocacy & community integration, peer counseling, independent‑living skills training, and transition services.
• Provide flexible, person‑centered services (in‑person, virtual, evenings/weekends) to youth ages 14‑21 (up to 22) across 68 municipalities.
• Maintain at least 50 % of staff with a disability, submit monthly invoices (15th of each month), and meet annual supplier‑diversity commitments (≥ 1 % spend with certified diverse partners).
• Annual budget per provider: $126,000 (total potential award: $252,000); unit‑rate $97.92 per hour; contract period Nov 1 2026 – Oct 31 2031 (renewable to Oct 31 2036).
• Mandatory compliance with Commonwealth procurement rules (801 CMR 21.00), electronic quote submission via COMMBUYS, and completion of required forms (e.g., SDP plan, W‑9, EFT, CASL, CORI, insurance).