Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Non-Congregate Shelter Location 1. Provide rooms/units of non-congregate sheltering to AHD for individuals experiencing homelessness. Non-congregate is the term used to refer to shelters in which an individual or family has living space that offers some level of privacy such as hotels, motels, or dormitories. Non-congregate shelters must be accessible to individuals with disabilities by complying with all requirements including those identified under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act. Locations used as non-congregate shelters must meet the following site requirements: a. Within a half mile of a bus route. b. Working utilities include electricity, water, sewer, and heat. c. Properly working heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. d. Backup generator. e. Americans with Disability Act Compliant, including having some rooms with ADA compliant bathrooms. f. Parking and reserved spaces for people with disabilities. g. Working fire alarm and sprinkler system. h. Emergency exit plan. i. A floor plan indicating square footage with emergency exits clearly marked. j. A current certificate of occupancy. k. Evidence that the structure is compliant with all building and fire inspections, codes, and specifications. 1. Provide services for Clients at designated facilities 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 2. Contractor will provide shelter operations through case management and a peer support team with an emphasis on transitioning people to permanent housing. The aim of the NonCongregate Emergency Shelter Project is to: a. Preserve life, health, and safety. b. Provide Case Management, Housing Navigation, and Peer support services that focus on rapid exit to permanent housing or appropriate supportive services to the Clients at noncongregate shelters. c. Provide intake of Clients in a way that ensures the safety and rights of Clients inside and outside the Facility. At a minimum, all weapons and illicit substances will be removed from Clients and stored securely until returned to the Client upon their departure from the Facility. d. Provide totes/containers for secure storage of confiscated Client items. Items must be separated into individual containers per Client. 3. To minimize disruption to Clients during quiet hours, Contractor shall intake Clients between the hours of 8 AM to 10 PM, unless prior arrangements have been made or the shelter is at full capacity.
