2025 ELY fire-seasonal housing

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada Region is seeking seasonal housing for its Ely District Fire Program through a federal contract opportunity. The solicitation requires a minimum of seven double occupancy rooms capable of housing 9-13 seasonal firefighters from June 1 to October 31, 2025. Acceptable housing options include hotels, motels, houses, or apartments that meet specific requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. The evaluation will be conducted on a best-value, trade-off basis, considering past performance, technical capabilities, and price, with technical factors potentially being more important than price. Quotes must be submitted electronically by 1:00 PM on May 27, 2025, with the contract award anticipated between May 27 and May 31, 2025.

The contract is set aside for total small business under NAICS code 721110, with a $40 million size standard. The previous incumbent was Hawkeye Properties, LLC, and the housing must be located within a 5-mile radius of 702 N Industrial Way in Ely, Nevada. The procurement requires a minimum 3-star rated accommodation with 12 beds as of May 22, 2025, and the expectation that the same employees will occupy the lodging throughout the fire season. The housing must provide specific amenities including twice-weekly maid service, HVAC, TV, phone, micro-fridge, microwave, and two beds per room. The contract is tax-exempt and will accommodate 1-8 employee vehicles, with the potential for employees to be absent for periods ranging from a few days to twenty-one days on fire assignments.