RFP - 15-Bed HCHV CERS Emergency Residential Housing and Supportive Services VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS) Amendment 0001   3

Background
The solicitation is for contracted residential housing and supportive services for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS). The Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS) was established in 1991, and it is an essential part of VHA, providing case management services to Veterans and facilitating their access to a broad range of medical, mental health, and rehabilitative services. The goal of the contract is to engage a community provider to offer contracted residential housing and supportive services to 15 homeless male Veterans in a community-based Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) facility.

Work Details
The contractor is expected to provide emergency housing and supportive services for homeless Veterans according to the HCHV CERS model requirements. The services are expected to be consistent with supportive, secure housing for homeless Veterans, many of whom may also be dealing with substance use disorders, mental illness, and/or health conditions. The program places an expectation on the Veteran to engage in supportive case management services, and on the Contractor to provide expertise and guidance for improving housing stability to ensure a transition from homelessness to permanent, stable housing.
The period of performance for this contact shall be one (1) base year plus four (4) option years.

Period of Performance
One (1) base year plus four (4) option years

Place of Performance
The facility where services are to be provided shall be within 20-miles from VALLHS. The Contractor may be required to attend frequent meetings and planning sessions at the VALLHS Medical Center located at 11201 Benton St, Loma Linda, California 92357.