Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide emergency residential services, with a focus on Low Demand Safe Haven (LDSH) services, to support homeless veterans in the Bay Pines area. The contractor will provide safe, secure housing and supportive services, including case management, vocational services, and benefits services, to help veterans achieve stable, independent housing. The contract will be for a base year with four option years, and the contractor will be required to provide services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contractor will also be required to have a grievance process in place and to provide emergency/disaster plans. Key services include:
• Safe, secure housing with 20 beds available for the provision of this service
• Supportive services, including case management, vocational services, and benefits services
• Assistance with housing-related resources and health education
• Medical oversight and consultation with VA primary care physicians when needed
• Basic health and personal hygiene maintenance, monitoring of medications, and other activities that support the overall recovery of the veteran