# Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1071-AO-CON01-133827

Transition to Adulthood Program Services for Students with Disabilities in Massachusetts

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 16, 2026
**Identifier:** BD-27-1071-AO-CON01-133827
**NAICS:** 624310

MassAbility, under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, is seeking qualified providers for the Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP) services for students with disabilities in North Shore, Cape Ann, and Southeastern Massachusetts.
- Government Buyer:
  - MassAbility, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; eligible bidders must be Massachusetts-recognized Independent Living Centers (ILCs)
- Services Requested:
  - Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP) services for students aged 14-21 with disabilities
  - Core ILC services: Information and Referral, Self-Advocacy, Peer Counseling, Independent Living Skills Training, Transition Services
  - Two contracts, each valued at $126,000 annually (total annual value $252,000)
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Providers must be recognized Massachusetts ILCs
  - At least 50% of TAP staff must be people with disabilities
  - Services must use a peer modeling approach and be cross-disability in scope
  - Program must follow the Independent Living philosophy of consumer control
  - Supplier Diversity Plan required for contracts over $250,000
  - Compliance with Commonwealth procurement and reporting standards
- No products or part numbers are specified; this is a comprehensive service delivery opportunity

### Description

MassAbility is seeking organizations to provide the Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP) for students with disabilities in the North Shore, Cape Ann, and Southeastern Massachusetts. The program aims to help students prepare for adulthood and achieve greater independence. Eligible programs must be operated by a recognized Massachusetts Independent Living Center (ILC) and include a peer modeling approach, with at least 50% of staff being people with disabilities. The contract period is from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2036, with an annual total contract value of $252,000, split between two providers.

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