Room_Specifications.pdf

STATEMENT OF NEED

Long-Term Housing for Evacuated Disaster Survivors

Introduction

Due to the catastrophic nature and impact of Hurricane Irma/Maria on Puerto Rico and the

Virgin Islands, DHS FEMA and HHS was required to evacuated over 100 personnel that require frequent dialysis treatment to the United States due to lack of infrastructure. The majority of disaster survivors evaluated were relocated to Atlanta, GA. The purpose of this requirement is to acquire intermediate (30-60 days) to long-term (60-120 Days) furnished housing with all utilities included and adequate ADA and wheelchair accessible accommodations, e.g. elevators.

Statement of Need

The federal government requires 53 non-smoking, furnished apartments, or 1 and 2 bedroom rooms (minimum 350 Sqft), preferably with kitchenettes that include a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, oven (optional/substitute for microwave), and laundry facilities in the building or within the immediate community. If kitchenettes are unavailable, a meal plan that provides renal meals to be included with the room. Rooms must be in a facility with an elevator or all rooms on the first floor. The goal is to house all disaster survivors in 1-2 locations or housing facilities. The location of the facility should be in the greater

Atlanta, Georgia area to facilitate efficient transportation of personnel to/from their dialysis appointments. The location should also include the following:

Designated or open parking for five (5) vehicles to include front door access for a government shuttle bus to pick-up disaster survivors for transportation appointments.

Concierge or front desk staff with 24-hour assistance to address guest room concerns or questions.

The ability to introduce non-permanent adaptive equipment into suites

Room Type Qty Remarks

Wheel Chair Accessible Room-

*Prefer Room w/ Kitchenette. If a kitchenette room is not available, a meal plan that offers renal meals.

53 Must have roll-in showers

Period of Performance Starting 26 Oct 2017 for 30 days. The requirement should include the option to extend for up to 120-days.