Hearing Officers - 24

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) issued a rolling Request for Response (RFR) to procure qualified hearing officers who will conduct administrative hearings for DDS appeals on an as‑needed basis. The award created a limited‑user, rate‑based contract in which the vendor is paid an hourly fee for each hearing performed, with a travel supplement when applicable. The contract is structured as an IDIQ master agreement that can be exercised repeatedly until the rolling acceptance window closes, with a base period ending 30 June 2026 and a single three‑year renewal option. • Scope: Conduct hearings (remote or in‑person), record proceedings, prepare recommended decisions, and submit reports in compliance with DDS, state, and federal regulations. • Compensation: $120 per hour for all work; $50 per hour for travel when required; no maximum obligation – DDS pays only for hours actually performed. • Eligibility: Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) eligible; JD or legal experience preferred; must handle confidential/PI data per HIPAA, 66A, 93H, etc.