FEMA Permanent Housing Construction Repairs – Crow Tribe of Montana (DR-4847) Virtual Industry Day

FEMA is seeking qualified contractors to perform permanent housing repairs on approximately 25 eligible dwellings on the Crow Tribe of Montana reservation following a severe storm and straight-line wind event on August 6, 2024. The project, identified under solicitation number 70FBR826I00000001 and NAICS code 236118, is a tribal set-aside requiring contractors to repair homes to a habitable condition defined as safe, sanitary, and functional per FEMA standards. Work includes site inspections, development of cost estimates, interior and exterior repairs, electrical and plumbing upgrades, HVAC systems, accessibility improvements, utility connections, debris removal, and full compliance with federal, state, tribal, and environmental regulations. Contractors must adhere to the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO), implement a robust Quality Control Plan with defined performance standards and deficiency correction timelines, and submit daily status reports, biweekly labor reports, and construction schedules with strict deadlines. All repairs must comply with the 2018 International Residential Code for insulation and other standards. The overall contract period is 195 calendar days, divided into a 60-day pre-construction phase and a 120-day construction phase with a five-day transition period between phases, along with a 10-day window for bond submission. Contractors must be U.S. citizen-owned and ensure all personnel undergo a favorable adjudicated public trust background investigation—either Tier 2 for moderate-risk roles or Tier 4 for high-risk roles—prior to starting work. Personnel must complete mandatory cybersecurity and security training including Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information, OPSEC Awareness, and annual Insider Threat recertification. All employees must complete Standard Form 85P and Optional Form 306, provide two SF 87 fingerprint cards, and sign DHS Forms 11000-6 and 11000-9. Contractors are required to submit site-specific price proposals within 72 hours of joint inspections, with each proposal including a detailed cost breakdown by CLIN and supporting documentation. Invoicing is limited to once every 30 calendar days and must follow FAR 32.905(b)(1) requirements, including task order number, contract number, CLIN, period of performance, and detailed service descriptions. Final payment is due within 30 days of a proper invoice submission, and the final invoice must be clearly labeled as “Final” and submitted within