G099--Contracted Residential Services (CRS) Medical Respite (MR) Edward J. Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
Inactive on SAM.gov — responses were due 19 Jul 2026 · Unrestricted (full and open) · Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) · NAICS 624229 · Solicitation 36C25226Q0180
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Description
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Contracted Residential Services (CRS) - Medical Respite (MR) Care Services Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital The Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC), on behalf of the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital (Hines VA) located at 5000 S. 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141-3030, is seeking services for Contracted Residential Services (CRS) - Medical Respite (MR) Care Services. Contractor shall provide a clean, comfortable, sober, private, safe, and secure environment of care that is accessible to Veterans admitted in the Medical Respite Program 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and a facility that meets the conditions listed below. The facility must be within the Hines VA catchment area in order to be considered for a contract. The goal is to seek quality Medical Respite Care and housing services for the most vulnerable and at-risk homeless Veterans and provide a safe, healthy, and secure setting to promote their recuperative care goals and discharge them to permanent housing. Services will be provided to VHA healthcare-eligible Veterans who may be discharging from the VA or preparing for planned medical procedures, requiring stabilization prior to and after hospitalization. The Contractor shall provide a low-barrier therapeutic and rehabilitative milieu and attendant services to address medical rehabilitation, while targeting the underlying factors contributing to homelessness. The Contractor shall not provide detoxification or other acute level treatment. Hines VA sees a need for short-term respite care for Veterans experiencing homelessness for quicker recovery from minor ailment(s) or injuries. The goal is to prevent from worsening symptoms and/or rehospitalization as a result of being street homeless. For the purpose of this solicitation, respite is defined as short-term care that allows Veterans experiencing homelessness the opportunity to rest in a safe environment to recuperate while accessing medical care and other supportive services. Medical Recuperative Care Program is not a substitute for long-term care or skilled-nursing care. Contractor shall maintain site control of the housing facility through ownership or valid lease during the entire contract performance period. Contractor facility must conform to the requirements for all applicable local, State, or Federal licensing standards for residential board and care type occupancies or for the type of setting designated by local fire safety officials. The physical building must conform to the standards in the general chapters of the latest edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard No. 101, Life Safety Code referenced at https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=101 in effect on the date of contract award. It is important to note that typically the Life Safety Code is more stringent than local or state codes. No additional funds will be made available for Capital Improvements. Contractor facility shall be licensed as required for the particular setting under State or Federal authority, and shall meet all applicable local, state, and federal requirements concerning licensing and health codes. Accreditation by Joint Commission, CARF, or COA is evidence of contractor s internal quality assurance mechanisms and is desirable but not required. Contractor shall ensure that the facility meets the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines for accessible accommodations for Veterans with physical limitations or impairments. This is also referred to as Architectural Barriers Act compliance. At least 5% 7% of a facility s HCHV Contracted Residential Care beds shall meet ADA accessibility requirements including entrances/exits, bathroom facilities, and common areas. For example, if a Contractor has 14 beds for the Medical Respite Program in the facility, 1 to 2 of those beds shall be accessible to Veterans with physical limitations or impairments. Veterans with physical disabilities shall not be segregated from the rest of the facility population; they must have full access to the physical facility as well as to the services and facility activities. Structurally sound facility that does not pose any threat to the health and safety of the occupants and protects them from the elements. Facility entries and exit locations that are capable of being utilized without unauthorized use and provide an alternate means of egress in case of fire. Each resident is provided an acceptable room or space to sleep that complies with appropriate local, state, and Federal codes and regulations, and is free from contaminations and/or pests, insects, or vermin. Precautions from Infectious Diseases should be considered in general sleeping areas should be considered as a requirement. All rooms or spaces are ventilated either naturally or mechanically. The air shall be free of pollutants at levels that threaten the health of residents. Water supply is free from contamination and heating and/or cooling equipment is in proper operating condition to maintain safe temperatures. Natural and/or artificial illumination is adequate to permit normal indoor activities and to support the health and safety of residents. Sanitary facilities are in sufficient number, in proper operational order, and in an acceptable sanitary condition; may be used in private; and are adequate for personal cleanliness and the disposal of human waste. Preventative measures, such as frequent use of 60% or greater alcohol-based sanitizers, increased cleaning of surfaces (ex: workstations) and communal areas, should be in place to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Sufficient electrical sources are available to permit use of small electrical devices while assuring safety from fire. Housing facilities and equipment are maintained in a sanitary manner free from pests, insects and vermin. Designated on-site private office space must be available for the Hines HCHV CRS Coordinator or Designee. The office space shall afford the Hines HCHV CRS Coordinator or Designee and Veterans privacy and confidentiality when meeting. Functional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) shall be available on-site at all times and contractor staff shall have the knowledge and ability to operate the device. Internal and external safety and security methods and procedures must be addressed minimally by the provision of: Security staff or system on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Secured, monitored entry into the facility. Operational cameras in common areas and at the entrance for better monitoring, especially at night. Sufficient lighting outdoors and around external perimeter of the facility. Contractor shall provide an environment that supports the safety, security, and privacy of all Veterans. All Male and Female Veterans shall have separate accommodations for bathroom facilities to ensure an acceptable level of privacy for personal hygiene and grooming. Female residential rooms or sections shall be securely segregated or restricted from men to ensure safety and privacy. Privacy and confidentiality dictate that staff may not share any information about one patient with another without express permission. Residents should also sleep head-to-toe and use temporary barriers between beds, when possible. Contractor must be able to show evidence that food is prepared, served, and stored under sanitary conditions. Sanitary procedures shall be established and maintained for washing dishes, cleaning equipment and work areas, and for proper waste disposal. Personnel responsible for food preparation, serving and storing food shall have either a license or other comparable certification to perform these duties. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED I. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The contractor shall provide sufficient facilities to accommodate Veterans with residential placement which will involve: Sufficient staff in number and position with the qualifications necessary to carry out the policies, responsibilities and programs of the facility. Qualified staff to implement recuperative care model such as Nurses on-site for no less than 35 hours per week. Additional hours may be necessary, commensurate with the needs of each Veteran. Safe, secure, housing that includes laundry, kitchen, activity room and restroom facilities that can accommodate gender and use of common areas Same day placements Three meals a day including snacks which include alternative food for Veterans and dietary restrictions Linkage to Permanent and Transitional housing with the ability to step up or down Veteran s level of care Enhancement of independent living skills Medical Services and oversight to include assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Harm Reduction Intervention and Housing First approach Staff member available 24 hours/7 days per week who is capable of medication management and education. Case management services on-site for no less than 35 hours per week. Additional hours may be necessary…
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