Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1055-HPC01-HPC-133346

Consulting Services for Massachusetts Behavioral Health Workforce Research and Policy Analysis

This opportunity from the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) seeks a qualified consultant to support the Behavioral Health Workforce Center with research and subject matter expertise. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC), an independent state agency - Vendors & OEMs: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; open to qualified consulting firms or individuals - Products/Services Requested: - Behavioral Health Workforce Consultant Services - Research and policy analysis on Massachusetts behavioral health workforce, especially for children and youth - Literature and legislative reviews, workforce gap analyses, and drafting policy reports - Qualitative research on workforce development, care delivery systems, training, supervision, supports, and career pathways - Development of memos, presentations, and reports for HPC - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Expertise in Massachusetts-specific behavioral health systems and qualitative research - Contractor must provide intellectual property rights to HPC for all deliverables - Maximum contract value of $70,000 - Contract term runs until June 30, 2027, with possible renewal - All deliverables subject to HPC approval - Electronic responses accepted - No hardware, software, or OEM-specific products are requested; focus is on consulting and research services

Description

The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) is soliciting responses from qualified bidders to provide expertise regarding the Massachusetts behavioral health workforce, behavioral health care delivery systems, and qualitative research. The contractor will perform research activities supporting HPC Behavioral Health Workforce Center priority topics, including policies and programs relevant to the child and youth serving behavioral health workforce, workforce and care delivery capacity within intermediate levels of behavioral health care for children and youth, and workforce training, supervision, supports, and career pathways for behavioral health providers. The procurement is managed by the HPC and includes multiple attachments and forms to be completed. The deadline for responses is September 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

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