23--Outreach Counseling Vehicles

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to purchase fifty (50) self-contained, formaldehyde-free motor vehicles that will be used for outreach and counseling services and can be converted to sleeping quarters. Contractors are requested to provide detailed description, schematic of interior layout of vehicle and an itemized listing of necessary accessories needed to be fully operational. The self-contained vehicles shall have a minimum of two separate areas appropriate for confidential counseling by day and can be converted to sleeping quarters during the night. The counseling areas shall be separated by a door (preferably a hard door) for privacy. The vehicles shall have, at a minimum: Vehicles should be approximately 38-39 feet in length, Vehicles to be all inclusive, driver area and counseling/sleeping area (vehicles that requires hookup to truck for transporting will not be considered), Automotive Heater/Air Conditioner blend air system, Bathroom with toilet, sink and shower, Kitchen area equipped with sink, refrigerator and microwave, Freshwater, Hot/cold water capability, and holding tank-Black/gray water, Tables/desks (2 ea), Seating Capacity for 4, 2 Beds (1 in each area (Converted), Cabinets for supplies with 1 secure file drawer, Window covering (Shades), Interior lighting, Attached awning to be located on one side of the vehicle.