Adult Long Term Residential Services - 24

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) of Massachusetts is issuing a solicitation to create a master agreement list of qualified providers for Adult Long‑Term Residential (ALTR) services, including emergency stabilization and ABI/MFP residential placements. Providers will be paid on a per‑person‑per‑day unit‑rate and occupancy basis, with rates set by state regulations (101 CMR 420). The contract can be up to ten years in length, with no maximum dollar obligation, and requires compliance with licensing, background‑check, and supplier‑diversity requirements. • Scope: 24‑hour, home‑based residential care for adults with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, or complex medical/behavioral needs. • Eligibility: Must hold DDS licensing (or meet alternative qualification paths) and meet CORI/NBC background‑check standards; suppliers must submit a Supplier Diversity Plan. • Award process: Proposals due by April 18 2023 via COMMBUYS; existing contracts terminate June 30 2023 with new contracts starting July 1 2023; later submissions are reviewed quarterly. • Financial: Rate‑based reimbursement (≈ $180,000 per resident per year) with total program ceiling of $19 billion over the 10‑year horizon. • Administrative: All submissions electronic; required forms include cover page, response document, and SDP form; mandatory background‑check compliance and technology‑forward initiative optional.