Bid Solicitation: BD-19-1071-AO-CON01-31976

Header Information

Bid Number:

BD-19-1071-AO-CON01-31976

Description:

MRC HomeCare Assistants

Bid Opening Date:

07/31/2026 12:00:00 PM

Purchaser:

David Barach

Organization:

MassAbility

Department:

AO - Administrative Office

Location:

CON01 - MassAbility Contracts

Fiscal Year:

Type Code:

NS - Non-Statewide Solicitation

Allow Electronic Quote:

Yes

Alternate Id:

Required Date:

Available Date :

10/09/2018 11:22:03 AM

Info Contact:

Bid Type:

OPEN

Informal Bid Flag:

Yes

Purchase Method:

Open Market

Pre Bid Conference:

Bulletin Desc:

This solicitation is for independent (individual) care providers who are selected by MRC consumers, and not for organizations.

Ship-to Address:

Emel Hadzipasic
600 Washington Street
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Contracts Department
Boston, MA 02111
US
Email: Emel.Hadzipasic@state.ma.us
Phone: (617) 204-3795

Bill-to Address:

Emel Hadzipasic
600 Washington Street
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Contracts Department
Boston, MA 02111
US
Email: Emel.Hadzipasic@state.ma.us
Phone: (617) 204-3795

Print Format:

File Attachments:

Form W9~3.doc
CORI Acknowledgement Form - updated Oct17.docx
Commonwealth Terms and Conditions.doc
Electronic Funds Transfer Sign Up Form~8.pdf
Supplier Diversity Program Plan Form for POS~3.xlsx
Prompt Payment Discount Form~22.doc
DOR Certificate of Good Standing~4.docx
Standard Contract Form~2.doc
Commonwealth Terms and Conditions for Human and Social Services~3.pdf
Contractor Authorized Signatory form~3.rtf
MRCHCAP RFR Posted~1 REDLINE VERSION ss 5.15.25_Amended_Posted_8.25.25.doc
MRCHCAP Att. 1 -- Guide to Universal Precautions.docx
Attachment 2 Cover Page HCA RFR Updated.docx
Home Care Program Att. 3 -- Qualifications Response Updated 5.15.2025.docx
MRCHCAP Att. 4 -- Manual Submission Justification Form.docx
MRCHCAP RFR Posted~1.doc

Form Attachments:

Required Quote Attachments

Desired Attachment Name	Description

SBPP (Small Business Purchasing Program) Eligible?:

See SBPP requirements and exceptions at www.mass.gov/sbpp :

Amendments:

Amendment #	Amendment Date	Amendment Note
1	10/24/2018 03:44:22 PM	Header 1. Allow Electronic Response changed from "No" to "Yes". Enrollment Date Changes:
2	08/25/2025 06:07:48 PM	8/25/2025 Update - Uploading new forms, including RFR document with updated agency language. Please refer to files uploaded on August 25th, 2025 for more information. Thank you! - MassAbility Home Care & Procurement Teams Attachment File Changes: Header 1. File 'MRCHCAP Att. 2 -- CoverPage.docx': File 'MRCHCAP Att. 2 -- CoverPage.docx' deleted . 2. File 'MRCHCAP Att. 3 -- Qualifications Response.docx': File 'MRCHCAP Att. 3 -- Qualifications Response.docx' deleted . 3. File 'MRCHCAP RFR Posted~1 REDLINE VERSION ss 5.15.25_Amended_Posted_8.25.25.doc': File 'MRCHCAP RFR Posted~1 REDLINE VERSION ss 5.15.25_Amended_Posted_8.25.25.doc' added . 4. File 'Attachment 2 Cover Page HCA RFR Updated.docx': File 'Attachment 2 Cover Page HCA RFR Updated.docx' added . 5. File 'Home Care Program Att. 3 -- Qualifications Response Updated 5.15.2025.docx': File 'Home Care Program Att. 3 -- Qualifications Response Updated 5.15.2025.docx' added . 6. File 'MRCHCAP Att. 1 -- Guide to Universal Precautions.docx': Order changed from "0" to "2". 7. File 'MRCHCAP Att. 4 -- Manual Submission Justification Form.docx': Order changed from "0" to "5". 8. File 'MRCHCAP RFR Posted~1.doc': Order changed from "0" to "6".

Item Information

Item # 1: ( 42-21 - 00 )

The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Home Care Assistance Program allows eligible individuals the option to select and direct their own service provider, known as a Home Care Assistant. This RFR is the mechanism by which individuals identified by consumers to be Home Care Assistants are determined qualified to enter into contract with the Commonwealth. Home Care Assistants are considered independent contractors who work under the direction of the eligible consumer. Responses may be submitted manually, if need for manual submission is justified. All vendors must be registered in COMMBUYS prior to contract execution, even if response is submitted manually. Submissions must be mailed to: Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, Contracts Department, 600 Washington Street, 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02111.

U N S P S C Code:

42-21-00
Independent living aids for the physically challenged

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Unit Cost

UOM

Total Discount Amt.

Total Cost

1.0

8P - Project

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