Independent Medical Examination (IME) RFR

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, seeks a qualified contractor to provide independent medical examinations (IMEs), fitness‑for‑duty assessments, and comprehensive medical‑cost‑containment (managed‑care) services for Environmental Police Officers and other EOEEA employees injured on the job. The work includes a statewide network of board‑certified physicians across multiple specialties, rapid scheduling and reporting, utilization review, nurse case management, drug utilization review, and support for legal testimony. The contract is a fee‑for‑service arrangement with an initial one‑year term and up to two one‑year renewal options (maximum three‑year performance period). • Provide IMEs (orthopedic, neurological, psychiatric, etc.) with reports delivered within 10 business days (5 days for expedited). • Deliver managed‑care services: medical‑bill review, utilization review, nurse case management, drug‑utilization review, and diagnostic‑testing coordination. • Maintain a compliant HIPAA‑secure data portal, meet SLAs for scheduling (request confirmed within 5 business days) and reporting, and supply full physician resumes and network‑adequacy documentation.