RFQ Bridgwater State Hospital Implementation Plan

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive investigation and develop a detailed implementation plan for transferring oversight of Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction (DOC) to DMH. The work must produce a roadmap that meets legislative deadlines, ensures continuity of care, and does not require construction of a new facility. The consultant will perform current‑state assessments, stakeholder engagement, legal and regulatory analysis, fiscal impact modeling, and produce both draft and final transition implementation plans with tactical roadmaps. • Conduct clinical, operational, environment‑of‑care, and engineering assessments of the existing hospital. • Develop a multi‑year fiscal impact analysis and resident impact analysis. • Deliver a finished implementation plan and tactical roadmap by the June 2027 legislative deadline, supporting a full transfer by December 2028.