Housing Locator Svc

Added: Jun 01, 2018 8:28 pm VA VISN 22 Network 22 Logistics Office, Long Beach, CA intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for Uniform and Linen Laundry and Rental Services. The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and Contracting by Negotiation. SERVICES REQUIRED:



The Contractor HS/LL (Housing Specialists/Landlord Liaison service staff) team will work closely with the HUD-VASH program. This team will assist with engaging, managing, and retaining landlord and property management company relationships for the VA and the VA s community partners.



The HS/LL team will provide landlord outreach and engagement services to recruit and retain landlords wishing to rent their units to HUD-VASH participants using Housing Choice vouchers.  HS/LL staff must provide targeted customer service and mediation support to participating property owners to promote long-term tenancy and partnership.  HS/LL staff will work to find creative solutions to accelerate housing occupancy levels for Veterans, and support landlords to help resolve landlord/tenant disputes, reduce evictions, and promote continued landlord participation in HUD-VASH.



Increasing landlord engagement for HUD-VASH is more important than ever. Our VA community partners in the greater Los Angeles area have found that similar initiatives that provide Housing Specialists/Landlord Liaison service staff to focus on landlord engagement and landlord tenancy support have been effective. Several community agencies have reported significant success with landlord recruitment and Veteran placement into housing by hiring specialized staff who prioritize the landlord s needs. These HS/LL staff provide an efficient and productive experience for property owners and their management firms, which has expanded available landlord networks, accelerated leasing activity, and increased housing stability rates.



In order to identify and secure a large number of safe, decent, affordable apartment units in the greater Los Angeles area in a timely manner, the VA is seeking a Contractor to provide HS/LL services to recruit, engage and enroll landlords for this program. The services sought by this contract should be aimed at bolstering the effectiveness of the case management services by providing support for the housing and property management dimension of the HUD-VASH program. The two goals of the HS/LL Contract are to: (1) expedite the placement of eligible HUD-VASH Veterans and their families in affordable, decent, permanent housing, and (2) work closely with landlords to promote both tenant retention (reduce evictions) and landlord retention (landlords continuing to rent to HUD-VASH participants). The VA HUD-VASH supportive service team focuses on supporting the Veteran; the HS/LL team helps support the landlords on behalf of the Veteran s tenancy.



THIS PROCUREMENT IS SET ASIDE TO: SDVOSB



THE APPROXIMATE ISSUE DATE FOR THE SOLICITATION IS JUNE 11, 2018. For questions, please contact Don Weerasinghe don.weerasinghe@va.gov .