Massachusetts Department of Correction is establishing a rolling‑enrollment, pre‑qualified list of contractors with clinical and/or correctional‑health expertise to provide consultation, peer‑review, and quality‑review services for inmate medical, mental‑health, forensic‑mental‑health, and dental care. The contract will initially run for up to two years, with four optional two‑year renewals for a possible total term of ten years. Bidders must submit a detailed Supplier Diversity Plan, comply with PREA and HIPAA requirements, and provide standard certifications and forms. The solicitation is open to individuals and firms, with a preference for bilingual providers, and accepts bids through December 31, 2027.
• Scope: Clinical consulting, peer‑review, quality‑review, training, and on‑site examinations for correctional health services.
• Evaluation: Up to 150 points covering rate, correctional‑health experience, credentials, required forms, plus a mandatory 10 % supplier‑diversity weighting and discretionary added‑value points.
• Requirements: Completed standard contract forms, EFT setup, PREA acknowledgment, and compliance with Commonwealth Terms & Conditions.