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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF APRIL 23, 2015 FBO #4898
DOCUMENT

Q -- Detoxification & Residential Rehabilitation Services - Attachment

Notice Date

4/21/2015
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

623220 — Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 22;4811 Airport Plaza Drive;Suite 600;Long Beach CA 90815
 

ZIP Code

90815
 

Solicitation Number

VA26215R0553
 

Response Due

5/6/2015
 

Archive Date

7/5/2015
 

Point of Contact

Sharon Brenner sharon.brenner@va.gov
 

E-Mail Address

sharon.brenner@va.gov
(sharon.brenner@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

1. Background. The Veterans Affairs (VA) Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS), Mental Health Care Group (MHCG), 5901 East Seventh Street, Long Beach, CA 90822, has a requirement to provide Detoxification Treatment and Residential Rehabilitation Services to Veterans suffering from acute intoxication and/or addiction is not manageable in an outpatient setting. The period of performance of the resulting Contract will be for a base year and four (4) one-year option periods. Costs not incorporated into the Contractor's price will NOT be reimbursed by the Government. The facility will need to be located within a 50 mile radius of Tarzana, CA 2.General Requirements: Contractor shall provide Detoxification Treatment and Residential Rehabilitation services utilizing a recovery model of care. Therapeutic, Rehabilitative, and Recovery Services determined to be needed by the individual resident in a treatment plan developed by the Contractor with consultation by the Veterans and the VA case manager and/or other appropriate VA staff. 2.1.Eligibility and Duration 2.1.1.Length of Stay: The Contractor shall furnish services to the beneficiaries for whom such care is specifically authorized by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The length of stay for detoxification and residential rehabilitation will be specified in the treatment plan and shall include VA collaboration. The maximum for lengths of stay are as follows: 2.1.1.1.Detoxification services will be provided up to 10 days. An extension will be considered after 10 days but will require justification in writing to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), subject to the availability of funds. 2.1.1.2.Residential rehabilitation length of stay will not exceed 180 days. An extension will be considered after 180 days but will require justification in writing to the COR, subject to the availability of funds. 2.2.Basic Services 2.2.1.Detoxification Services: Patients at risk for alcohol withdrawal will be assessed with the Minnesota Detoxification Scale (MINDS) tool (Appendix A). Withdraw therapy or intervention will be consistent with the Alcohol Assessment Protocol (Appendix B). 2.2.2.Therapeutic Services: Therapeutic, Rehabilitative, and Recovery Services will be provided as determined by the individual veteran in a treatment plan developed by the Contractor with consultation by the Veteran and the VA case manager and/or other appropriate VA staff. The plan should include interventions to meet client-driven goals, particularly housing. Services which the contractor shall provide include: 2.2.2.1.Medication Management: 2.2.2.1.1.VA shall prescribe and administer medications necessary to stabilize patient in preparation for transportation to Contractor facility. 2.2.2.1.2.Contractor shall prescribe and administer all medications, including intravenous fluids, to Veterans during their inpatient stay for detoxification. Prescribing and cost of necessary medication will be the responsibility of the Contractor. 2.2.2.1.3.Upon Veteran discharge from detoxification and the facility, the Contractor will provide a 30 day supply of prescribed medications. Prescribing and cost of the medications will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor will work with VA to ensure that Veteran has a scheduled Primary Care appointment within two weeks of discharge. 2.2.2.1.4.Upon transfer from detoxification to residential rehabilitation services the Contractor will provide 30 day supply of prescribed medications. Prescribing and cost of medications will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor will work with VA to ensure that Veteran has a scheduled Primary Care appointment within two weeks of transfer. 2.2.2.2.Group Activities: Structured group activities as appropriate - examples include group therapy, social skills training, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Harm Reduction Counseling, vocational counseling and physical activities as appropriate. 2.2.2.3.Individual Counseling/Clinical Case Management: The Contractor shall provide access to treatment for co-occurring disorders including mental health and substance abuse disorders. The Contractor shall discuss with Veterans their personal income and expenditures and include savings goals in every treatment plan. The Contractor shall assist Veteran in setting up an account or provide other interventions to help Veteran save a significant portion of their income while in the program. The Contractor shall discuss and assist with Veterans their primary and secondary housing plans, including identifying options and assisting with applications when necessary. Also the Contractor shall provide other individual counseling as appropriate - such as counseling on self- care skills, adaptive coping skills, and vocational rehabilitation. Interventions should be in collaboration with VA program and community resources. 2.2.2.4.VA Coordination: Clinical care should also include coordination and referral to Veterans Affairs inpatient and outpatient treatment for medical issues, addiction, mental health issues/PTSD, unemployment, and homelessness including occasional transfer to other VA residential treatment programs as recommended by VA providers. 2.2.2.5.Living Skills: Patients will be given assistance to develop responsible living patterns and to achieve a more adaptive level of psychosocial functioning, upgraded social skills, and improved personal relationships. 2.2.2.6.Community Involvement: The program will promote community involvement that promotes the Veterans continued healthy engagement in the community discharge. 2.2.2.7.Discharge Planning: The clinical case managers will provide assistance with discharge planning. Housing needs will be assessed upon arrival and resources will be coordinated for discharge to a successful community placement. Discharge planning will include assistance in coordinating VA Primary Care appointment within two weeks of discharge. 2.2.3.The Contractor shall furnish each Veteran authorized care under this contract with the following: 2.2.3.1.Residential Room and Board: The facility shall provide sleeping accommodations and nutritious meals. Food shall be prepared, served and stored under sanitary conditions. The facility shall provide storage space in an onsite refrigerator for Veterans to store personal food. The facility shall establish and maintain sanitary procedures for washing dishes, cleaning equipment and work areas, and disposing of waste. At least three nutritious meals or their equivalent shall be served daily at regular times with not more than a 14 hour span between evening meal and breakfast of the following day. Snacks of nourishing quality, i.e. fruits, shall be offered between meals or bedtime. 2.2.3.2.Laundry, Showers, Toilets, Secure Space for belongings: Laundry facilities shall be provided for residents to do their own laundry. Contractor will provide necessary laundry supplies. Laundry equipment will be provided at no charge to Veterans. Showers and toilets must be kept clean. A secure space for belongings, examples include dresser or cabinets. 2.2.3.3.Management of Medications: Medications and narcotics shall be properly stored, controlled, issued and recorded in compliance with physicians' orders. 2.2.3.4.Transportation: Contractor will provide handicapped accessible transportation for Detoxification or Residential Rehabilitation Services to include initial transportation for admission. The driver shall operate the facility's vehicle in a safe manner; maintain adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification; and be capable of assisting individuals to board/exit the vehicle. Contractor will provide transportation to all VA appointments. The Contractor will be expected to help the Veteran access public transportation, including providing bus/train fare, information and instructions necessary to enable Veterans to utilize public transportation. 2.2.3.5.Immediate Communication: When an intake or discharge is confirmed, the program will communicate the written information to the appropriate VA staff immediately. Invoices at the end of the month will reflect the same date of intake or discharge as previously reported. Sign-in sheets should also reflect the same dates of intake and discharge. 2.2.3.6.Absences: If Veteran leaves the facility, is admitted to hospital or other treatment- related locations and is expected and welcome to return, the program will be paid for up to 72 hours after the Veteran left the program but the program must inform the VA immediately if this occurs. If the program is willing to hold the bed longer than this time, each day after 72 hours will be a non-billable day. On the day the decision is made that the Veteran is not expected back, the veteran can be discharged at that point. If Veteran is absent without leave but the program is willing to hold the bed, VA will pay for up to 72 hours after the veteran left the program.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/LBVANBC/VAMD/VA26215R0553/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA262-15-R-0553 VA262-15-R-0553_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1996298&FileName=VA262-15-R-0553-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1996298&FileName=VA262-15-R-0553-000.docx

 

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Place of Performance

Address: Within a 50 mile radius of Tarzana, CA

Zip Code: 91356
 

Record

SN03706349-W 20150423/150421235538-3a1d8fc925a59ee1ab2beaab556e0ca9 (fbodaily.com)
 

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