Ocean County Opengov #302114

Ocean County Veterans Consultant Support Services

Ocean County is seeking a consultant to deliver a broad range of support services for local veterans. - Buyer: County of Ocean, through the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and its Veterans Service Bureau. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or brands are named in the opportunity. - Requested services and estimated hours: Case management (1,750); transportation (500); outreach (300); evaluation and assessment (300); job-seeking skills (300); emergency services (250); VA benefits and entitlements applications (225); healthcare enrollment (225); permanent housing assistance (200); and life skills and money management (100). - Additional scope: Employment assistance, military-record acquisition, help with service-related disability claims, homeless and senior veteran support, shelter referrals, homelessness prevention, nursing-home applications, IRS intervention, and referrals for detoxification or drug and alcohol rehabilitation. - Notable requirements: The consultant must have at least two years of relevant experience serving Ocean County veterans. The services are provided on a daily and as-needed basis. The cost schedule requests unit prices and a total lump sum. - Term: One year; no start or end dates are specified.

Description

The County of Ocean is requesting proposals from firms to provide consultant services assistance for Ocean County veterans under a one-year contract. Services include employment assistance, transportation, emergency shelter referrals, homeless prevention, subsidized housing placement, help with service-related disability claims and entitlements, military records acquisition, senior veteran services, nursing home applications, and referrals for detoxification or rehabilitation. Proposers must have at least two years of experience providing these services to Ocean County veterans. Proposals must be submitted electronically, and evaluation considers project understanding, experience and qualifications, contractual conditions, and cost.

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