External Evaluation Service for Mental Health Crisis Response Pilot
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
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TIMELINE
June 25th, 2026: RFP available online
July 10th, 2026: RFP questions due
July 17th, 2026: Questions and Answers published
August 21st, 2026: Proposals due
August 24th – September 8th, 2026: Review & Scoring period
September 8th – 15th, 2026: Interview period
September 22nd, 2026: Selection and notification of award
October 6th, 2026: Anticipated contract start
October 6th, 2026 – February 6th, 2027: Anticipated implementation planning period
February 6th, 2027: Anticipated launch of Pilot Response services
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CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Boston Public Health Commission
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Boston, Massachusetts is seeking an external evaluator to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of a community-led mental health crisis response (MHCR) pilot. The evaluator will be responsible for designing and implementing an assessment that covers implementation, outcomes, equity impacts, and fidelity to the pilot’s core values, supporting ongoing learning and improvement during the pilot’s duration.
The evaluation will offer an alternative perspective to traditional first responder approaches to mental health crises and aims to produce actionable insights for policy, funding, accountability, and sustainability. The selected evaluator must develop a comprehensive evaluation plan within sixty days of contract execution, including metric selection, stakeholder engagement strategies, and a detailed workplan. Key responsibilities include data collection and analysis, assessment of fidelity and compliance with values, and supporting continuous quality improvement throughout the pilot.
The evaluator will serve both summative and developmental roles, generating credible evidence to inform long-term decision-making and drive improvements. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by July 10, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 21, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 10, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $275,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Boston Public Health Commission. The work is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Demonstrated expertise in mental health program evaluation
- Experience with community-based or crisis response interventions
- Familiarity with developmental and summative evaluation methods
- Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and support quality improvement
- Previous work with government or public health programs
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