1. Stackable Cots St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality Rochester, NY

2. Concept Selection Matrix ABCD Stackable FrameFolding FrameTransforming FrameAir Mattress Selection CriteriaWeightRatingWeightedRatingWeightedRatingWeightedRatingWeightedSelection Criteria Description Support Guest351541251526Can the bed support the weight, length and height of a 95th percentile black male? Comfortable35153941226Is the bed stable and does it meet ergonomic recommendations for body support? Easy to Enter/Exit2484851024Is the bed at least 11 inches above the ground? Resist Bed Bugs351526395 Does the bed eliminate cracks, seams and dark places for bed bugs to hide? Bed Bug Treatable35153926412Allows for bed bug inspection and elimination including fitting in the shelter freezer? Resist Bacteria35155 5 5 Can disinfectants be used on the cot material? Resist Contamination35155 5 5 Does the cot material resist bodily fluids? Quickly Cleanable35153939412Are there small cracks that need to be cleaned by taking the bed apart? Can it be done in less than 5 mins? Reasonably Sized35155 395 Can 12 cots fit in the shelter room simultaneously? Stackable2510361248Can the cots be stack at least 6 high? Stable While Stacked2510121212Is little force required to tip the stacked cots? Bench-able144335511Can the cot double as a bench? Support 3 Guests155335511Can the cot support 3 people sitting as a bench? Support Person Standing339133913Can the cot support the weight of one person standing? Lightweight3393913515Is the bed less than 48.4 lbs? Quickly Stackable351541213515Can 12 cots be stacked quickly after they have been taken down? Affordable33941213515Cot is less than $200.00? Sate to Use3515133939Can avoid pinching, suffocation, collapsing and other safety issues? Durability351541251526Is the life cot longer than 3 shelter seasons? Fast Takedown Time35151341213Can 12 cots be taken down and ready to be stacked quickly? Total Score244166168178 Rank1432 Weight Legend Most Important3 Important2 Least Important1 Rating Legend Excellent5 Good4 OK3 Poor2 Very Poor1

3. Material Selection WoodPlasticSteel Selection CriteriaWeightRatingWtdRatingWtdRatingWtd Cost2361236 Availability1331133 Bed Bug Resistivity3133939 Total Weight2243612 Construction Ease3261339 TOTAL SCORE22 21 29 Ratings and weights on (1-3) scale with 3 being most important and best result Selection Description Wood and steel comparable resource pricing; plastic expensive to mold Steel and plastic both are easy to wipe down; wood degradable Heavily based upon design and what we have access too, however, plastic would be ideal Manufactured through welding and machining Overall, steel is best option

4. Stack-a-Bunk Norix® furniture Approximately 6 stacked will create be 18” off the ground – can be used as a bench Polyethylene material – Flame resistant – Light-weight – Easily stackable – Chemical resistant to blood, alcohol, urine, feces, salt solution, & chlorine solution – Washable $180 per bunk

5. Stackable Bunk Material – Steel Easy to manufacture Relatively inexpensive Cot shown how will stack with mattresses between frames

6. Mattress Selection American Bedding Mfg, Inc. Poly-fiber Camp Mattress – Waterproof – Fire resistant – Stain resistant – Anti-bacterial – Comfortable