Direct Lease for DR-4830-GA Hurricane Helene

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking a property management company to provide direct lease temporary housing for disaster survivors affected by Hurricane Helene in Georgia under disaster declaration DR-4830-GA. The contractor will be responsible for identifying and leasing a portfolio of furnished, turnkey residential properties ranging from 1-4 bedrooms within a 30-60 minute commute from damaged dwellings. Properties must meet specific criteria including safety, sanitary conditions, and functionality, with an emphasis on properties like corporate apartments, vacation rentals, second homes, vacant residential properties, and foreclosures. The evaluation will focus on the contractor's ability to provide properties that do not place undue hardship on qualified disaster applicants, with regular progress reporting and property inspections required. Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are due by 5:00 PM ET on February 12, 2025, and must be submitted to fema-dr4830ga-directleaserfi@fema.dhs.gov.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside for small businesses or disadvantaged vendors. The contract will have a 12-month base period with a potential 6-month extension, covering lease terms starting September 30, 2024. Rental rates will be based on HUD Fair Market Rent standards, with monthly costs not exceeding established rates without contracting officer approval. Security deposits are reimbursable up to one month's rent, and the contractor must handle all aspects of property management including lease execution, maintenance, and potential evictions. Properties must include full furnishings, utilities, and be compliant with HUD Housing Quality Standards. Potential contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and fall under NAICS code 531110 for Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings.