Description
The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health is seeking additional qualified hospitals to join an existing Master Service Agreement (MSA) to provide secure, forensic‑focused psychiatric inpatient services on an as‑needed basis for individuals involved in the criminal‑justice system. The contract is open‑rolling, allowing bids until the deadline, and requires hospitals to hold a State DMH forensic Class V license, JCAHO and HCFA (CMS) accreditation, and Medicare/Medicaid certification, with a special security review of the facility. Current approved providers are Mercy Hospital (Providence Hospital) in Holyoke and Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield; any new provider would be added to the MSA and called upon when a patient requires placement. No budget or price ceiling is disclosed; the solicitation references the original RFR # 2002‑1210‑3090‑02 for full specifications.
• Provide secure, court‑ordered forensic psychiatric assessment and treatment (M.G.L. C. 123 §§ 15‑18).
• Must be a licensed hospital with Forensic Class V, JCAHO, HCFA accreditation, and Medicare/Medicaid eligibility.
• Services are on an as‑needed, “pay‑as‑you‑go” basis under an open‑rolling MSA; bids accepted until 30 June 2011.
• Primary agency contact: Darin Martin, Information Contact, DMH Central Office.