SHELTER CARE FOR UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
Added: Nov 23, 2016 3:04 pm
SynopsisTHIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP). THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS WILL BE ISSUED VIA FEDBIZOPPS ON OR ABOUT December 12, 2016.The purpose of this effort is to put in place comprehensive shelter operation services for temporary shelters, under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with the issuance of Cost Plus Fixed Fee task orders.General InformationThe Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Division of Children's Services/Unaccompanied Children's program provides unaccompanied children (UC) with a safe and appropriate environment until they are released to a suitable sponsor while their immigration cases proceed. ORR is an office within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) which is a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). On March 1, 2003, the Homeland Security Act of 2002, §462, 6 U.S.C. § 279, transferred the functions under U.S. immigration laws regarding the care and placement of Unaccompanied Children (UC) from the former Immigration and Naturalization Service to the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). In addition, the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-457), the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Pub. L. 113-4), the Flores Settlement Agreement, Case No. CV85-4544RJK (C.D. Cal. 1996), the Perez-Olano Settlement Agreement, Case No. CV05-3604 (C.D. Cal., Dec. 14, 2010), pertinent regulations, laws, and ORR policies, instructions, and procedures all govern the provision of services to UC.BackgroundSince 2014, ORR continues to respond to a significant increase in the number of UC who were apprehended on the southwest border, with an aggressive, coordinated Federal response focused on providing humanitarian care for the children as well as heightened deterrence, enhanced enforcement, stronger foreign cooperation, and greater capacity for Federal agencies to ensure that our border remains secure.ACF is continuing to develop efficient, cost-effective strategies to address the historical variations in border crossings by UC. Every effort is being made to avoid a future increase in border crossings by children. At the same time, it is important for the Federal government to be prepared to provide humanitarian care when necessary.Scope of ServicesThe services and supplies contemplated under this Cost Reimbursement, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract are described below. An individual task order may require services and supplies pertaining to only one of the activities described or a combination of the activities. The specific requirements for individual task orders will be defined at the time the task order is issued. Staffing Serviceso Management and coordination of shelter operations and ensures compliance with ORR policies (http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr/resource/children-entering-the-united-states-unaccompanied).o Line-of-sight supervision of children at all times.o Case management services, facilitate safe and timely discharge of UC from custody and maintain documentation in accordance with federal requirements.o Conduct mental health assessments, human trafficking screening, crisis intervention and individual and group counseling services.o On-site medical clearance, triage and administer vaccinations.o Escort UC for discharge or to other facilities, medical appointments, community services and court appearances.o Educational services in adherence to ORR requirements.o Training for staff on ORR policies and procedures governing the care and placement of UC.Support Serviceso Nutritional services in accordance with United States Department of Agriculture and HHS nutritional guidelines. This includes accommodation of dietary restrictions, food allergies, health issues, and religious or spiritual dietary requirements.o Maintenance and facility preparation including linens and laundry, recreational equipment and custodial services. Also fencing for the property, painting and building repairs, industrial cleaning, addressing non-ADA compliance factors, and other preparations needed to accommodate the sheltering of children in the facilities. Depending on the needs of the facility, services could include portable toilets and hand washing stations, mobile trailers for offices.o Security services including unarmed security guards and any equipment, such as closed-circuit television networks and communication devices as directed by the government.o Clothing, hygiene kits and medical supplies for UC.o Transportation services, ground and air for the purpose of discharging UC from custody as well as to appointments, such as medical and dental appointments, immigration court hearings, or community services.Cadre Staff RequirementsAll Program management, coordination of operations, labor, supervision, and materials to support all recruiting, screening, credentialing, training, and data tracking systems to establish and maintain a cadre of assets to ensure the rapid availability of scalable staff assets based on local capacity and need for temporary shelter services. Based on the size and nature of the increase of UC crossing the U.S. border, the ORR will surge to meet the needs of the children. Staff shall have the requisite certification(s)/licensure and specific knowledge, skills, abilities and training required, including but not limited to CPR/First Aid training, to perform the task(s) to which they have been assigned.Anticipated Period of PerformanceThe anticipated Period of Performance (PoP) will be from February 8, 2017 through February 7, 2018 for the base year and four (4) one year option periods.The RFP (17-233-SOL-00063) will be made available on or about December 12, 2016 and all responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The RFP may be accessed electronically only via the FedBizOpps website (http://www.fbo.gov). Offerors are responsible for routinely checking the FedBizOpps website for any possible solicitation amendments that may be issued.
17-233-SOL-00063 Department of Health and Human Services Program Support Center
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