DMH Training Master Agreement RFA

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) seeks to establish a Training Services Master Agreement (TSMA) for the provision of various Training Services, to be purchased as needed.

This Request for Applications (RFA) seeks applications from individuals and agencies who wish to be approved to enter into contracts to deliver training services on behalf of the Department of Mental Health (DMH).

Statement of Work

SOWs must be executed annually. If a project needs to cover multiple fiscal years, DMH and the Vendor must negotiate and sign multiple Statements of Work, one for each applicable fiscal year.

Funding for this engagement is subject to the appropriation of funds by the Massachusetts Legislature or the Federal Government for the year(s) in which services are delivered.

Invoices must provide enough details and documentation to support: the deliverables that are billed (Fixed Cost) or the number of Units that are billed (Unit Rate).

Invoices MUST reference the DMH Contract Number at the top of this form.

Submission

All responses must be submitted in accordance with the specific terms of this RFR. [...] to respond to a Bid, Bidders must register and maintain an active COMMBUYS Seller account.

Insurance

Vendor holds professional liability (malpractice) insurance, covering Services performed under the SOW. The coverage shall be written subject to limits no less than **$1,000,000** per occurrence and **$3,000,000** aggregate unless agreed to by DMH or the Vendor is a state entity.

Evaluation

At least 25% of the total available evaluation points for this bid solicitation shall be allocated to the evaluation of the SDP Plan submissions. [...] The minimum acceptable Total SDP Commitment in response to this solicitation shall be 1%.

Quote duration

Bidders Quotes made in response to this Bid must remain in effect for at least 90 days from the date of quote submission.