Department of Veteran Affairs, VA Medical Center (593), 1700 Vegas Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89106

Q -- HOMELESS SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT & REHAB SERVICES, IN-RESIDENCE SOL RFP593-P19-00 DUE 052300 POC Kathleen Randall, Contracting Officer -- e-mail or FAX ONLY 702-636-4081 E-MAIL: click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, kathleen.randall@med.va.gov. The Department of Veterans Affairs,(VA) Network Business Center (NBC) for Southern Nevada Healthcare System Las Vegas, Nevada,(VA-SNHS LV., NV) requires a fixed-price, Non-Personal Services, estimated Requirements, Commercial Item Contract under authority of 38USC8153 for Community Based Residential Care, Treatment and Rehabilitative Services for homeless substance abuse veterans. Incorporated are provisions & clauses from FAC 97-16 (#76) and VAAR (#21). SIC Code is 8099. SOLICITATION REQUESTS must be made by only e-mail ( kathleen.randall@med.va.gov) or fax (702) 636-4081. Include YOUR fax # or e-mail address & SIZE STATUS OF BUSINESS on requests. NO PHONE inquiries or requests. FACILITY MUST BE WITHIN CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA, and WITHIN 20-MILE RADIUS of 1700 Vegas Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89106. Provider facility must be BADA Certified (Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Abuse) and have JCAHO certification or maintain equivalent standards. This contract is intended to coordinate with the VA's currentin-house outpatient clinics which will continue to provide specific follow-up services to veteran patients who are in Phase II of this contract program. Contract includes those things required for patient residence, care and treatment, including staffing and supplies, which are normally provided to patients in this type of program, and is to be performed at the Contractor's facility. The Contractor shall be responsible for the administration and management of all aspects of this contract service. This includes responsibility for all contractor employees, any subcontracts, agents, and anyone acting for, or on behalf, of the contractor, and for the patient's individual testing, evaluation, care, treatment documentation and reporting to the VA. ESTIMATED 50 patients per year will be approved for this program. Contract will have a 12 month term from date of award, with Government option to exercise 4 additional one year periods. This contract shall at least consist of the following range of services: The contractor shall furnish services to both male and female beneficiaries for whom such care is specifically authorized by the VA SNHS LV., NV. It is understood that the type of patients to be cared for under this contract will require care and services over and above the level of room and board. The contractor shall furnish each veteran authorized care under this contract with at least the following basic services as part of the contract rate: a. Board and room. Three meals a day shall be provided on-site. Number of patients per room shall not exceed acceptable occupancy limits established by regulating agencies. Necessary bath kit items shall be provided each patient ( soap, shampoo, razor, etc ) b. Laundry facilities for residents to do their own laundry -- including providing detergent, hangers, etc. c. Linens, blankets, pillows, towels etc of a quality which meet applicable commercial hotel/motel standards for infection control and fire safety. d. Dayroom or common room for socializing and recreation. e. Essential Transportation -- All VA placed patients who are in the Phase II portion of this contract receiving follow-up appointments with VA Social Work Service, AND any who require transport to VA ACC or MOFH for non-emergent medical treatment or scheduled VA appointments -- regardless of Phase level, shall be provided transportation, both to and from the VA. f. Therapeutic and Rehabilitative Services determined to be needed by the individual patient in a plan developed by the contractor with consultation by the patient and the VA case manager. Services which the contractor must be able to furnish include: (1) Phase I (2 Weeks) -- Intensive residential treatment a. Didactic lecture, group and individual therapy directed at stabilization and sobriety skills. b. Secure, monitor and dispense medications which have been issued to the Veteran by the VA SNHS. (2) Phase II (6 Weeks) -- Supportive residential care a. Instruction in and assistance with health and personal hygiene b. Secure, monitor and dispense medications which have been issued to the Veteran by the VA SNHS. c. Supportive social services, in collaboration with case managers, VA or other community resources. d. Individual counseling, including counseling on self care skills, adaptive coping skills and as appropriate, vocational rehabilitation counseling, in collaboration with VA or community resources. e. Assistance in learning and development of responsible living patterns to achieve a more adaptive level of psychosocial functioning, upgraded social skills and improved personal relationships. f. Support for alcohol/drug free lifestyle. g. Assistance in learning, testing and internalizing knowledge of the illness/recovery process. The contract facility must have a current occupancy permit or license required by the authority having jurisdiction. Must be BADA Certified and must have JCAHO Certification or maintain equivalent standards. Must comply with OSHA, Department of Health and National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) requirements. Will receive inspection review by VA Safety Officer and team as part of evaluation process and annually for VA reporting. In accordance with 29 CFR, Part 1925, none of the services called for by this contract shall be performed in buildings, surroundings, or under any working conditions provided or controlled by the Contractor, that are deemed unsanitary or hazardous, or otherwise dangerous to the health and safety of the Contractor's employees or VA beneficiaries. The minimum standards for facilities furnishing patient Services under this contract shall be those listed in the latest editions of 42 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) and the Life Safety Code (NFPA 1Ol). Unless specifically excluded in this contract, the all-inclusive contract per diem rate established will include the services in this document with all professional and routine services, staff support, non-emergent transportation to/from the VA ACC and/or MOFH for medical care and Social Work appointments, and those supplies normally required, or normally provided to other patients by the facility, without extra charge to family or third party. SOLICITATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OR ABOUT 5/11/00. This solicitation is being offered as a Small Business Set-Aside, HOWEVER, it will be converted to UNRESTRICTED acceptance of offers without further notice if sufficient response is not received from small businesses. Therefore, all interested, qualified contractors should submit requests for the solicitation -- STATE BUSINESS SIZE STATUS on all requests. Posted 05/05/00 (W-SN452019). (0126)

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