Description
The Department of Youth Services (DYS) in Massachusetts is issuing a Master Service Pre‑Qualification Application (MSPQA) to establish a pool of pre‑qualified, non‑profit providers capable of delivering residential and capacity‑building services for youth. Successful responders will be certified for a five‑year period (through May 11 2027) and may subsequently bid on any DYS residential or capacity‑building RFRs during that window. The solicitation is open‑enrollment; there is no pre‑bid conference, site visit, or mandatory meeting required. Key compliance elements include extensive staff training (DBT, PREA, JJEMS, Information Security), adherence to Chapter 257 staffing ratios, and submission of detailed training, staffing, and quality‑assurance plans.
• Eligibility: Open to all providers (non‑profit status preferred) that can meet DYS staff‑training and staffing requirements.
• Timeframe: Application window opens 05/11/2022 and closes 05/11/2027; pre‑qualification remains valid for five years.
• Scope: Allows providers to bid on any future DYS residential or capacity‑building contracts, covering services such as youth housing, health, nutrition, education, recreation, family engagement, and security.
• Requirements: Submit electronic quote via COMMBUYS, include certifications, training plans, staffing ratios, and compliance statements; no hard‑copy submission accepted.