MRC DME 9-2020 DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT REUSE PARTNER

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission is seeking qualified partners to collect, refurbish, and redistribute used durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheelchairs, scooters, lift chairs, and related accessories for the state‑run DME Reuse Program (MassMATCH). The contract will be awarded to up to two “Reuse Partners” and three “Drop‑off Sites” on a cost‑reimbursement basis, with an initial five‑year period (01‑Jan‑2020 to 30‑Sep‑2024) renewable up to a ten‑year maximum. Partners must maintain workers‑comp and liability coverage of at least $1 M, submit CORI assurances, and comply with supplier‑diversity and reporting requirements. Funding is roughly $35 K per reuse partner per year (≈ $95 K total annual budget) and may vary yearly. • Collect donated DME, clean/repair, inventory in REequipment system, and deliver refurbished units to end‑users. • Conduct at least four outreach events per year and provide culturally‑appropriate materials. • Submit quarterly performance and financial reports; invoice within 15 days of month‑end. • Must meet insurance, CORI, and SDP commitments; annual budget ~ $35 K per partner, up to $950 K over ten years.