Pre-Engagement/Coaching and College Navigation

This solicitation (CoachNav‑26) establishes a multi‑award Master Agreement for the delivery of three distinct services to DDS‑eligible adults with autism in Massachusetts: Pre‑Engagement, Coaching, and College Navigation. The contract is unit‑rate (hourly) based, with rates set by the 101 CMR schedule ($414 per hour for Pre‑Engagement/Coaching and $423 per hour for College Navigation). Providers may qualify for any combination of the three services and must meet staffing qualifications (master‑level clinicians or supervised bachelor‑level staff). Services can be delivered in‑person, virtually, or hybrid, with a maximum of 144 direct service hours per individual per year (subject to DDS approval). The overall procurement estimates a total spend of $30 million over the seven‑year term, and multiple providers (17 listed) have been awarded Master Agreements as of July 2026. • Scope: Individualized support for adults with autism – assessment, skill‑building, employment preparation, and college campus navigation. • Funding: Unit‑rate reimbursement; no fixed budget per vendor, but an aggregate $30 M estimate for the program. • Delivery: Flexible location (home, community, on‑campus) with a required minimum in‑person session per month for coaching. • Vendor requirements: COMMBUYS registration, DDS qualifications, Supplier‑Diversity‑Plan, background checks, and adherence to a 10 % indirect‑time cap. • Governance: Open competition, multiple awards, with DDS overseeing performance and quarterly reporting.