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Q -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR ENHANCED SHARING OF MEDICAL RESOURCES AND TRASITIONAL/RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY SOL RFP600-083-98 DUE 080698 POC Thomas Wagner, Contracting Officer, (562)494-5541 West Los Angeles, Veterans Affairs Medical Center intends to enter into an Enhanced Health Care Resource Sharing Agreement with a public or private Health Care Organization to develop a Residential Care and Transitional Housing Unit on VA grounds for eligible veterans. The resource being offered is building 207, which can house up to 90 residents in rooms of one or two beds with adequate space for offices and community rooms. The building has approximately 47,000 usable square feet and meets all Federal and State regulations pertaining to a Board and Care Facility. The provider will be totally responsible for all interior renovations and remodeling of space requirements, equipment and furnishings of the building prior to accepting veteran resident. The provider will set-aside 20 to 30 beds as a Transitional Housing Unit to serve as a transitional living residence for veterans, up to 30 days maximum, who are no longer in need of acute inpatient mental health treatment but need additional support in order to transition to other long term living and treatment arrangements. The remaining beds will function as a licensed Residential Care Facility with fees paid by veteran residents. The provider must obtain and maintain valid State of California Department of Social Services Residential Care License appropriate to the size, scope, and mission of the facility envisioned in the proposed Sharing Agreement. The Sharing Agreement will specify a negotiated monthly facility fee to include all utilities paid to the VAMC. The Sharing Agreement will also specify a negotiated per diem paid to the provider by the VAMC for each veteran referred to the Transitional Housing Unit. Any renovations of the space will be the responsibility of the provider with approval from the VAMC. All exterior maintenance and repair of the building is the responsibility of the VAMC. Other support services such as laundry, trash removal, housekeeping and food service are not part of this solicitation; however, these services could be made available under separate and/or individual contracts. The intent is to immediately pursue the development of this initiative through a subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) to be issued on or about July 6, 1998. Technical Proposals will be due on or about August 6, 1998 and must demonstrate vast experience in Residential Care and absolute proof of financial reserves necessary to support this venture. A site visit of the grounds and building will be scheduled on July 13, 1998 and we strongly encourage participation prior to submitting a proposal. If your organization is interested in participating in the solicitation process, a brief "Expression of Interest" must be in writing to Tom Wagner, Contracting Officer, or FAX to (562) 494-5828 on or before July 6, 1998. Posted 06/26/98 (0177)

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