FY26_Statement_Of_Work_-_Billings.docx

Emergency Seasonal Housing Statement of Work (SOW) – Billings, MT

Objectives Provide housing to meet BLM mission requirements for service to the public and/or protection of BLM assets and resources due to a lack of available and affordable housing in Billings, MT

Scope MS 1534 – Housing Manual I

DOI Housing Management Handbook 10-8-2020

BLM Housing Management Handbook 04-21-2015

Task 2026 Temporary Housing/Quarters/Lodging for Billings, Montana – Within 25 miles of the Billings Fire Campus, 1299 Rimtop Drive, Billings, MT 59101. No options outside of that radius should be considered.

· 10 double occupancy rooms for seasonal employees.

· 2 of the beds must be in their own unit with at least 1 full bathroom. The other 18 may be in one unit together or split as needed. No more than 4 people per full bathroom.

· To accommodate co-ed living, if a unit has two beds with their own bathroom separate from others and with a floor plan to allow privacy, this will be an acceptable compromise to the request of 2 beds in their own unit.

· These temporary employees are needed to meet mission critical work in the area of wildland fire.

The residence can be a hotel, motel, house, or apartment if all requirements are met. Residence must meet all local, state, and federal health and safety requirements.

The employees may be gone for periods of time ranging from a few days to twenty-one days on field or fire assignments. The employees shall not be expected to check in and out during times of absence and may be leaving personal belongings in the room. Parking accommodations will be required for the same amount of vehicles as beds when employee(s) are “in residence” at each establishment.

Water/Sewer/Garbage will be invoiced directly into the monthly rent. The unit must be Wifi capable for immediate connection. The contractor will be responsible for all interior and exterior maintenance and repairs and any required yard work.

The government cannot pay a security deposit; however, when damage caused by employees is outside normal wear and tear, the contractor will work with the BLM for reimbursement.

The government conducts background checks and drug tests as terms of employment. The government is paying for the housing service. No background checks, credit checks, or drug tests will be requested of government employees residing in residence.

Invoices will be sent monthly for the government to pay.

Requirements: Hotel-Motel Each room is to include at a minimum:

Utilities (water, power, sewer, trash, wi-fi) Twice weekly maid service (to include change of bed linens and towels) HVAC (able to use 24/7) Bathroom (shower/toilet/sink)

TV

Phone Micro-fridge Microwave 1 to 2 Beds per room Access to all amenities available.

Requirements: House-Apartment Each house or apartment is to include at a minimum:

Utilities (water, power, sewer, trash, wi-fi) are to be inclusive in the bid price.

Furnished Bedrooms: 1 - 5 (to allow double occupancy as needed) HVAC (able to use 24/7) Bathroom (shower/toilet/sink) Refrigerator/Freezer mid to full size (1) Microwave (1) Stove/Oven (1) Access to all amenities available.

All exterior landscaping and maintenance to be provided.

Interior maintenance related to normal wear and tear to be provided.

See the attached “Eastern Montana/Dakotas District Housing Rules and Regulations” for government rules and regulations. If there are any additional rules and regulations that need to be adhered to by the employees, please submit these with your quote. Upon receipt of quotes, the BLM may request a site visit to the proposed facility to ensure it meets the minimum requirements. Please identify in quote the “per person per month rate” based on occupancy requirements listed above.

Place of Performance In or within 25 miles of each listed address for Billings, MT.

Period of Performance April 18, 2026 - October 17, 2026 Last day must have a checkout time of after 1200 local time.