Hearing Officer RFR

Solicitation: Not available

Notice ID: ma_commbuys_7341157f45d062315ba1

NAICS • 80, 12, 00Set-Aside • SBPP Eligible: NO Department • Department of Mental Health Agency • Dmh08 - Statewide State • MAPosted • —Due • Jun 30, 2027, 02:00 PM UTC• Closes in 447 days

Federal opportunity from DMH08 - STATEWIDE • Department of Mental Health. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2027. Industry: NAICS 80, 12, 00.

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12-month awarded value

$533,953,549

Sector total $533,953,549 • Share 100.0%

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Median

$139,000

P10–P90

$30,125–$967,312

Volatility

Volatile200%

Market composition

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Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)

+100%($533,953,549)

Deal sizing

$139,000 median

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Place of performance

ELIZABETH WELCH 167 LYMAN ST WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581 US Email: elizabeth.welch@mass.gov Phone: (508) 454-0466

State: MA

Contracting office

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Point of Contact

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Agency & Office

Department

Department of Mental Health

Agency

DMH08 - STATEWIDE

Subagency

DMH08 - STATEWIDE

Office

Greg Drouin

Contracting Office Address

Not available

Description

The purpose of this RFR is to create a pool of individuals that DMH may use for hearing officers. DMH will enter into contracts with those individuals it determines are qualified, interested and available to conduct fair hearings involving DMH and/or individuals seeking or receiving DMH services. The DMH General Counsel, or designee, will assign hearings to hearing officers in writing by a letter or by e-mail.

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The Hearing Officer RFR by DMH08 aims to establish a pool of qualified individuals to serve as hearing officers for conducting fair hearings related to DMH services. Contractors will be selected based on their qualifications, interest, and availability. The response deadline for submissions is June 30, 2027, providing ample time for interested candidates to prepare their proposals.

Hearing officerAdministrative hearingsDMH servicesLegal complianceDispute resolution

What the buyer is trying to do

DMH is looking to create a contract pool of hearing officers who can conduct fair hearings pertaining to DMH services, ensuring a fair and equitable process for individuals involved.

Who should pursue this

Legal professionals with experience in administrative hearings or DMH services.
Individuals with a background in dispute resolution or mediations.
Experts in mental health law or ethics related to DMH.

Work breakdown

Identify and recruit qualified hearing officers.
Conduct training for selected hearing officers on DMH processes and regulations.
Establish a procedure for assignment of hearings by DMH General Counsel.

Response package checklist

Resume and qualifications of the hearing officer.
Evidence of past experience with administrative hearings.
Availability schedule for conducting hearings.

More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes

Compliance notes

Ensure compliance with DMH regulations and standards during the application process.
Adhere to confidentiality and ethical standards in handling sensitive information.

Pricing strategy

Proposed pricing should align with market rates for hearing officers in similar roles.
Consider a per-hearing assignment fee structure for clarity in budgeting.

Teaming and subs

Consider partnerships with legal firms or organizations specializing in mental health law.
Potential to include experienced mediators or retired judges as subcontractors.

Risks and watchouts

Potential lack of qualified applicants to fill the pool of hearing officers.
Changes in DMH policies that may affect the frequency or nature of hearings.

Smart questions to ask

What specific qualifications does DMH prefer in potential hearing officers?
How will assignments for hearings be communicated to selected officers?
What support or resources will be provided to hearing officers during hearings?

Source coverage notes

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No specific qualifications required for hearing officers are mentioned.
No details on evaluation criteria for bids are provided.
No information on the training process for selected hearing officers.
No insights on expected volume of hearings to be assigned.
No details on the geographical area where services will be performed.

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