R610-- Money Management Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract for 5 years with Columbus House Inc. to continue money management services for veterans who are enrolled at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. The contractor will provide recovery-oriented money management services, including intake and enrollment, budget development, and financial reporting. The contractor must be in current standing with the Social Security Administration and Veterans Benefits Administration, and must establish a no-fee bank account for each veteran enrolled in the program. The contractor will also be required to collect data on the effectiveness of the project. Key tasks include: • Conducting recovery-oriented intake and enrollment visits with each referred veteran • Developing personal budgets for each participant • Providing in-person and electronic representative payee and fiduciary services • Maintaining records of expenses and submitting annual reports • Collecting data on the effectiveness of the project The contract will be for a firm fixed price per veteran served, with a base period of one year and four optional one-year periods.