RFQ Bridgwater State Hospital Implementation Plan

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health is seeking a consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive investigation and produce an implementation plan for transferring oversight of Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to DMH. The work includes stakeholder engagement, current‑state assessments (clinical, operational, environment‑of‑care, engineering, legal), development of a future‑state transition plan, fiscal impact analysis, resident impact analysis, and a detailed tactical roadmap to achieve the transfer by Dec 31 2028. The consultant must deliver a draft plan by month 5‑6 and a final plan by early June 2027, adhering to state legislative mandates. • Conduct extensive stakeholder interviews and facilitate an inter‑agency task‑force. • Produce multiple assessments (clinical services, environment‑of‑care, physical plant, legal/regulatory). • Deliver a comprehensive transition implementation plan, tactical roadmap, fiscal impact model, and resident impact analysis within a ~7‑month schedule. • Provide ongoing project management, risk mitigation, and reporting throughout the engagement.