Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide emergency housing and supportive services for homeless veterans in Sacramento, Placer, or Yolo County, California. The contractor will provide a means of removing homeless veterans from the street and placing them in community-based, residential environments with sufficient supportive services to meet their basic needs and ultimately facilitate the improvement of their overall health status and housing situation. The program will target homeless veterans who are eligible for VA health care and are transitioning from chronic literal street homelessness, veterans being discharged from institutions, and veterans who recently became homeless and require safe and stable living arrangements while they seek permanent housing. The contractor will provide services such as case management, vocational services, benefits services, and enhancement of independent living skills. The contract will be for a period of 5 years, with an option to extend services for up to 6 months.
• The contractor will provide emergency housing and supportive services for up to 12 beds for men and women.
• The contractor will provide three daily nutritious meals and reasonable accommodation for special dietary needs.
• The contractor will provide quality case management and treatment services that utilize a Recovery Model approach.
• The contractor will maintain a minimum of one staff member on site at all times to ensure appropriate response to matters involving veteran safety.
• The contractor will provide a working phone line and ensure reasonably prompt communication with the VA at all times.