Oversee Alfred J Thomas Home for Veterans (BC-RFP-18-003)

The contract is for the oversight of the Alfred J. Thomas Home for Veterans, a transitional housing facility in Garfield, NJ. The vendor, Community Hope, Inc., will provide supportive services to the residents, including care management and employment assistance. The contract has a total value of $329,480.00, with $88,415.00 coming from a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant and $241,065.00 from county funds. The contract has a provision for four 12-month renewal options. The key outcomes of the contract include providing permanent housing for at least 65% of discharged veterans, minimizing negative program exits, and achieving a minimum of 50% employment among discharged veterans. • The contract is for a 12-month period, from May 1, 2021, to April 30, 2022. • The vendor will provide a maximum of 24 months of transitional housing for eight male veterans. • The contract has a total value of $329,480.00. • The vendor will provide care management and support services to the residents. • The contract has a provision for four 12-month renewal options.