Temporary Disaster Shelters, Inc.
We’re a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in National disaster recovery consulting and outsourcing company with more than 20 years of contract history and experience with FEMA as well as multiple other Federal and state emergency agencies.
All of our temporary housing structures are highly efficient, Energy Star compliant, ruggedized units built to withstand high winds, heavy snow loads and extreme thermal zone conditions as well as high humidity environments.
Our specialty structures can be equipped with all electric or gas appliances and HVAC. High efficiency gas equipped units may qualify for Federal tax incentives and rebates from local utility companies.
All temporary housing units are manufactured using proprietary methods and materials to achieve CARB II compliance certification. All materials used in the construction of the units are best in class both inside and out. In doing so, our customers receive a unit that has a long useful life span that provides maximum return on investment. It’s this attention to detail and dedication to quality that makes our structures the envy of our industry.
In the real world, there is no “one size fits all” solution. So we’re prepared to custom design all housing units and commercial buildings necessary to not only make your project a success, but to also come in on time, and on budget. Our factories combined manufacturing capacity is unparalleled enabling us to produce hundreds of units per day.
Need furnishings and hospitality items? We can do that do. We buy direct from the factory to eliminate the middle man and reduce your overall project costs.
Consult one of our Housing Specialists for more information regarding TDS products and services by calling 321-453-6377.
We have decades of experience and contract history when it comes to disaster recovery and temporary housing. We’ve provided thousands of housing units all over the U.S. and in other parts of the world.
DHS/FEMA Temporary Housing Units
• Point of Contact: Tiarrek Thomas
• Contact Info: 202-716-4123
• Provision and setup with installation, monthly maintenance and deactivation of temporary housing units (travel trailers). Also included some site preparation.
• Contract #: HSFE04-17-A-0028 (Contract structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement for one year for the State of Florida.)
• Disaster Declaration #: DR4337
• Contract Value: $2,300,000.00
• September 30, 1917 to October 29, 2019
Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM)
• Point of Contact: Peter Rigterink
• Contact Info: VDEM Procurement Manager, 10501 Trade Court, Richmond, VA 23236
• Procurement of Emergency Services (Pre-Positioning)
• Contract #RFP127-11-0001, Value TBD
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier and Administrator
• May 2, 2011-May 1, 2016
Pacific Rim Constructors
• Point of Contact: Scott Reddington
• Contact Info: 858-201-1067
• Procurement of one hundred forty-three 16-person berthing units plus foundation and set up materials for Panama mining camp
• Contract Value: $4,704,000.00
• September, 2012 to November, 2013
Heart Built Homes (Housing Development in ND)
• Point of Contact: Dwayne Hansen
• Contact Info: 815-275-1375
• Procurement of minimum of 4 single family homes. (Final number to be determined). Homes are 28’x36’ and 28’x54’.
• Contract Value: $184,200.00 (minimum value thus far)
• Final Contract Value: To Be Determined
• Commences August, 2012
FEMA
• Point of Contact: Bill Hamblin, D&D Emergency Services, Inc.
• Contact Info: 606-521-9712
• Procurement of one hundred twenty-four (124) 2-bedroom Southern Units (standard) @$26,990.00; one hundred thirty-five (135) 2-bedroom Northern Units (standard) @$26,990.00; forty-seven (47) 2-bedroom Southern Units (UFAS) @$29,450.00.
• Contract Number: HSFEHQ-09-D-1636
• Contract Value: $8,374,560.00
• September, 2011
• *This original FEMA contract was put together for D&D Emergency Services, Inc. in its entirety by Mobile Disaster Structures, Inc.
Capital Lodge Man Camp, Tioga, ND
• Point of Contact: Bill Langdon
• Contact Info: 574-248-1134 or blangdon11@gmail.com
• Phase I housing for 1,390 oil field workers utilizing 93-seven bedroom dual occupancy (32’x76’ single story housing units)
• Offeror’s Role: Master Consultant for all commercial modular housing and commercial buildings—1,162 housed as of Jan. 2012.
• Contract Value: $8,360,400.00
• Contract Value at Completion of Phase I & II: $38,800,000.00
• August, 2011 to February, 2012
*In addition, there were eleven (11) 16’x76’ four-bedroom, three bathroom single-wide units at approximately $41,600.00 each representing approximately a total of $457,600.00.
State of North Carolina
• Point of Contact: Bahaa Jizi
• Contact Info: 919-807-4520
• Awarded pre-positioning contract to provide up to 1,500 travel trailers for post-disaster temporary housing.
• Bid/file #: 201100764
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $409,050.00
• June 24, 2011 to June 23, 2014
Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM)
• Point of Contact: Peter Rigterink
• Contact Info: VDEM Procurement Manager, 10501 Trade Court, Richmond, VA 23236
• Procurement of Emergency Services (Pre-Positioning)
• Contract #RFP127-11-0001, Value TBD
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier and Administrator
• May 2, 2011-May 1, 2016
McConnell Outdoor Recreation 22 FSSFSCO
• Point of Contact: NF-04 Joe F. Hereford
• Contact Info: joe.Hereford@us.af.mil
• Procurement of four-Forest River R-Pods (2) Model #176, (2) Model #177
• Purchase Order #F1999-11-P-0592
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $45,998.00
• April, 2011
USA FMWRC Fort Rucker
• Point of Contact: Shannon E. Hull, CIV USA IMCOM
• Contact Info: 270-798-6891
• Procurement of two-Forest River R-Pods Model #182G
• Contract #NAFIB5-11-M-0405
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $30,821.72
• April, 2011
FEMA
• Point of Contact: Mr. Howard Endicott
• Contact Info: 574-825-5659
• Procurement of 14’x64’ three bedroom ruggedized manufactured homes w/full IAQ testing
• Awarded contract to procure up to 1,400 manufactured homes per year for base year and two optional years
• Contract #HSFEHQ-08-D-1481
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: up to $178,500,000.00 for full base year and two optional years
June 2008-June 2011
State of North Carolina
• Point of Contact: Bahaa Jizi
• Contact Info: 919-807-4520
• Awarded pre-positioning contract to provide up to 1,500 travel trailers for post-disaster temporary housing.
• Solicitation #800899
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $37,396,500.00
• June 2008-June 2011
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI PARK MODEL SOLICITATION #999-714
• Point of Contact: Mr. Rick Christian or Mr. Che Harris
• Contact Info: 919-357-3718 (Mr. Christian) or 828-750-0155 (Mr. Harris)
• Procurement of 1-bedroom ruggedized park models
• Awarded contract to procure 400 park models (MS Alternative Housing Pilot Program)
• Solicitation #999-71
• Offeror’s Role: Contract Developer and Coordinator
• Contract Value: $12,700,000.00
• June 2007-January 2008
USCG
• Point of Contact: Rodrigo Chavarria
• Contact Info: 504-253-6454
• Procurement of eleven race trailers
• Awarded contract to procure 11 race trailers
• Solicitation #HSCG29-07-Q-3JM355
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $92,070.00
• April, 2007
FEMA (Post Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans & Mississippi Coast)
• Point of Contact: Mr. Joe Webb
• Contact Info: 425-487-4769 or e-mail joe.webb@dhs.gov
• Procurement of 2-bedroom ruggedized ADA park models
• Awarded contract to procure 500 ADA park models
• Solicitation #HSFEHQ-06-C-4401, Contract #GS-07F-0188M (GSA Schedule)
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $11,912,500.00
• December 9, 2005-March 4, 2006
FEMA (Post Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans & Mississippi Coast)
• Point of Contact: Contracting Officer, Mr. Richard Spillane
• Contact Info: Mr. Andrew Boyce, 703-399-0705
• Procurement of 30’ travel trailers
• Awarded contract to procure 5,000 travel trailers
• Solicitation: #HSFEHQ-05-C-4040, Contract #GS-07F-0188M (GSA Schedule)
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $60,200,000.00
• September 2005-November 2005
FEMA (Post Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans & Mississippi Coast)
• Point of Contact: Contracting Officer, Mr. Richard Spillane
• Contact Info. Mr. Andrew Boyce, 703-399-0705
• Procurement of 14’x70’ 3-bedroom ruggedized manufactured homes
• Awarded contract to provide 1,389 manufactured homes
• Solicitation #HSFEHQ-05-D-4333, Contract #GS-07F-0188M (GSA Schedule)
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $51,090,095.00
• September 21, 2005-December 1, 2005
FEMA (Post Virginia, Tide Water Area Post Hurricane)
• Point of Contact: Pamela Willis
• Contact Info: 215-931-5644
• Provision of 25 manufactured homes
• Solicitation #HSFE03-04-P-6980, Contract #GS-07F-0188M (GSA Schedule)
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $718,500.00
• November, 2004
Government of Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman (Post Hurricane Ivan)
• Provision of 144 specialty travel trailers
• Emergency procurement to house construction workers following a land strike from Hurricane Ivan which heavily damaged several multi-story buildings
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $3,275,000.00 w/shipping
• October, 2004
FEMA (Post Hurricanes Charlie, Ivan, Frances & Jeanne-FL)
• Point of Contact: Contracting Officer, Patricia English
• Contract Info.: Richard Spillane, phone #202-646-3857
• Provision of three bedroom, single bath 14’x70’ ruggedized manufactured homes
• Awarded contract to supply 1,500 on initial contract and a contract modification to include an additional 125 ADA compliant units
• Solicitation #HSFE04-04-D-4057, Order #HSFE04-04-J-003 (ADA Manufactured Homes), Contract #GS-07F-0188M (GSA Schedule)
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $48,125,000.00
• September 2004 through January 2005
FEMA (Post Hurricanes Charlie, Ivan, Frances & Jeanne-FL)
• Point of Contact: Contracting Officer, Patricia English
• Contact Info. Richard Spillane, phone #202-646-3857
• Provision of 30’ travel trailers
• Awarded contract to supply 103 travel trailers and an additional 800 units (903 total)
• Solicitation #HSFEHQ-04-Q-0020, Contract #GS-07F-0188M (GSA Schedule)
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $1,087,371.00 with an additional $8,445,600.00 ($9,532,971.00)
• July 2004
FEMA (Post Hurricanes Charlie, Ivan, Frances & Jeanne-FL)
• Point of Contact: Jonathan Gibbs
• Procurement of travel trailers
• Awarded contract to supply 270 various sized travel trailers
• Solicitation #HSFE04-05-P-4500 , Contract #GS-07F-0188M (GSA Schedule)
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $3,070,230.00
• November 2004
FEMA (Flooding in West Virginia)
• Point of Contact: Maria Martin
• Contact Info: 304-722-8750
• Procurement of 10 manufactured homes
• Contract #GS-07F-0188M, Order #HSFE03-04-F-6935
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $265,000.00
• December 2003
FEMA (Flooding in West Virginia)
• Point of Contact: Mr. Roy Leggett
• Contact Info: 240-290-8914
• Provision of 25-14’x64’ manufactured homes
• Contract #GS-07F-0188M
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $718,875.00
• October 2003
GSA/FEMA (Tornados in Missouri and Kansas)
• Point of Contact: Sherri Eldridge, phone #202-646-2801
• Provision of 125 travel trailers and 41 manufactured homes
• Contract #GS-07F-0188M, Order #EMK-2002-DO-0139
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $2,786,350.00
• June 2003
GSA/FEMA (Flooding in West Virginia)
• Point of Contact: Gail Coker
• Contact Info: 304-250-0470
• Procurement of 240 manufactured homes
• Contract #GS-07F-0188M, Order #EMP-2002-DD-8223, Order #EMP-2002-DO-62236228, Order #EMP-2002-DO-82236168 and Order #EMP-2002-DO-62236202
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $6,852,000.00
• May 15, 2002
USACE/FEMA (Flooding in Northern Minnesota)
• Point of Contact: Delores Aldinger
• Contact Info: 651-290-5412
• Procurement of manufactured homes
• Awarded contract for purchase of ten 14’x60’ three bedroom, one bathroom manufactured homes
• Contract #GS-07F-0188M (GSA Schedule) DAC37-02-0233
• Order #EMP-2002-DD-6223
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $297,400.00
• May 15, 2002
FEMA
• Point of Contact: Bryan McCreary, Contracting Officer or Pamela James (COTR)
• Contact Info: 304-561-3097
• Maintenance and deactivation of travel trailers and manufactured homes
• Awarded contract to maintain and deactivate travel trailers and manufactured homes.
• Solicitation #EMP-2001-RQ-6263
• Offeror’s Role: Project Management/Labor
• Contract Value: $2,200,000.00
• July 2001
FEMA
• Point of Contact: Bryan McCreary, Contracting Officer or Pamela James (COTR)
• Contact Info. 304-561-3097
• Set up and installation of manufactured homes
• Awarded contract to set up 400 manufactured homes
• Solicitation #EMP-2001-RQ-6262
• Offeror’s Role: Project Management/Labor
• Contract Value: $1,600,000.00
• July 2001
(Joint venture with Family Home Center of Princeton, West Virginia)
FEMA
• Point of Contact: Bryan McCreary, Contracting Officer or Pamela James (COTR)
• Contact Info: 304-561-3097
• Procurement of manufactured homes
• Awarded contract for Government purchase of 202 manufactured homes
• Solicitation #EMP-2001-1B-6261, Contract #EMP-2001-CO-6314
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $4,700,000.00
• July 2001
FEMA
• Point of Contact: Mr. David Jones
• Contact Info: 919-733-4505
• Set Up Manufactured Homes in North Carolina (post-Hurricane Floyd)
• Awarded contract to set up 420 manufactured homes for east-central North Carolina
• Solicitation North Carolina #RFP902433
• Offeror’s Role: Project Management/Labor
• Contract Value: $2,268,512.00
• October 1999-January 2000
FEMA
• Point of Contact: Mr. Mike Brendle
• Contact Info: 919-733-7624
• Procurement of Manufactured Homes in North Carolina (post-Hurricane Floyd)
• Awarded contract to provide six hundred 14’ x 70’ manufactured homes for east-central North Carolina
• Solicitation North Carolina #902397
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $13,644,000.00
• October 1999-December 1999
TURKISH RED CRESCENT, TURKISH GOVERNMENT
• Mr. Gordon King
• Contact Info: 843-425-2188
• Provided 20,000 heavy duty winterized tents following the Izmit Earthquake of August 17, 1999 as JV with ProPac USA, Charleston, SC
• Offeror’s Role: Provision and transportation of tents from Karachi, Pakistan to Istanbul, Turkey
• Contract Value: $6,250,000.00
• October, 1999
FEMA
• Point of Contact: Ms. Debbie Jones, Contracting Officer
• Contact Info: 405-264-4208
• Site Prep, Manufactured Homes in Oklahoma City, OK (post-tornado)
• Awarded contract for site preparation of 200 manufactured homes in and around Oklahoma City, OK
• Solicitation #SQ-SP-DR1272-OK
• Offeror’s Role: Project Management/Labor
• Contract Value: $1,491,000.00
• May, 1999-June 1999
FEMA/Arkansas State O.E.S.
• Point of Contact: Ms. Tammy Rayman, Contracting Officer
• Contact Info: 501-618-3700
• Maintenance & Deactivation, Travel Trailers & Manufactured Homes
• Awarded contract for maintenance of 30 travel trailers and 40 mobile homes in and around Little Rock, AK
• Solicitation: FEMA/Arkansas State O.E.S. #MH-02
• Offeror’s Role: Project Management/Labor
• Contract Value: $55,840.00
• March 1999-Feb. 2000
FEMA
• Point of Contact: Ms. Jo-Ann Sanders, Contracting Officer
• Contact Info: 817-978-3306
• Set Up Manufactured Homes in Arkansas (post-tornado)
• Awarded contract to set up 40 manufactured homes in and around Little Rock, AR
• Solicitation #EMT-1999-GS-0442
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $106,000.00
• March, 1999
FEMA
• Point of Contact: Ms. Jo-Ann Sanders, Contracting Officer
• Contact Info: 817-978-3306
• Provision of Manufactured Homes for Arkansas (post-tornado)
• Awarded contract for forty 60’ manufactured homes
• Solicitation EEMT-1999-GS-0436
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $744,000.00
• February-May, 1999
FEMA
• Point of Contact: Ms. Jo-Ann Sanders, Contracting Officer
• Contact Info: 817-978-3306
• Provision of Travel Trailers for Arkansas (post-tornado)
• Awarded contract for thirty 28’ travel trailers
• Solicitation #EMT-1999-GS-0435
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $342,000.00
• February-June, 1999
FEMA
• Point of Contact: Mr. Wayne Randle
• Contact Info: 770-220-5225
• Post-Hurricane Fran Motor Home Rental
• Rental of 4 motor homes to FEMA, Raleigh, NC
• Hurricane Fran Motor Home Rental
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $13,200.00
• October-November, 1996
Transported and set up 40’ shower trailers from Atlanta to Wilmington, NC following Hurricane Fran, winterized and transported back to FEMA Atlanta facility. Contract Value: $4,200.00
FEMA/American Red Cross
• Point of Contact, GSA: Mr. Glen Thuman
• Contact Info: 202-646-3256
• Point of Contact, FEMA: Mr. George Yearwood & Mr. Wayne Randle
• Contact Info: 770-220-5225
• 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics Travel Trailer Rental
• Project Title: Travel Trailer Rental
• Rental of 42 travel trailers for FEMA in Marietta, GA
• Offeror’s Role: Supplier
• Contract Value: $207,900.00
• July-August, 1996
Under an addendum to the above contract, repaired, delivered and set up FEMA 40’ shower trailers, winterized and transported back to Atlanta FEMA facility. Contract Value: $4,800.00
Temporary Housing for Insurance Industry – following Northridge Earthquake of 1994
• Point of Contact: Various adjusters and file managers
• Procurement of travel trailers, 5th wheels
• Individual contract values varied. Total extended sales were 105 units in excess of $3,650,000.00
• May, 1994 to December 1996
Charles “Mike” Ferrall, President & CEO (USN retired) – Mike enlisted and volunteered for the submarines service following his graduation from Southwest Miami High at 16. Upon turning 17 he entered the Navy and served on multiple submarines in both capacities as enlisted for 16 years and holding a commission for approximately 6 years. Mike left then Navy and submarine service following 22.5 distinguished years serving his beloved country. Mike was hired by a multiple chain RV Store to obtain FEMA contracts where he promptly developed a sales program for the sale of travel trailers to the insurance industry at reduced pricing with a first-in-kind buyback program. Shortly thereafter Mike went on to form and incorporated his own company, Temporary Disaster Shelters, Inc. (TDS). In 1994 TDS provided their first service for FEMA during the Atlanta Summer Olympics in 1996. In 1998 Mike formed a new division providing mobile command post vehicles for several state and county governments. This new division also manufactured several catastrophe response vehicles for the insurance industry which are all still in use today. Over the last 25 years Mike and his team have provided over 11,400 various types of Temporary Housing Units (THU) trailers including travel trailers, park models and manufactured homes. Mike resides in Merritt Island Florida, has three adult daughters and his wife of 47 years (Sharon) of Mystic CT.
Sharon Ferrall – VP & Secretary of the Corporation – Among many other responsibilities, Sharon is responsible for ensuring that the records, or minutes of the Board’s actions during a Board meeting, reflect the proper exercise of those fiduciary duties. She’s also very skilled in collecting and organizing data for highly complex RFP’s.
Stacey Bernier – Logistics Management – Stacey oversees the logistic needs of TDS and advises the executive management on all matters concerning logistics support and functions. Stacey is an expert in Supply Chain processes and practices. Stacey is experienced in all aspects of supply operations, materials management, purchasing, production planning, inventory management, new product development, logistics, applied business systems and integrated business process management.
Jimmy Hite – Plant Manager – Jimmy is a disabled American Veteran. He served in the United States Navy Submarine service. Jim has worked in the park model and RV industry since 1983. He started working for his family owned business as a production line worker learning all aspects of the business. He has extensive
experience in production, management, sales and design of park models, RV’s and manufactured homes. Jim has designed and built homes for export to Japan and designed and built collapsible container homes for export to China. He has overseen the production of well over 10,000 homes.
Nancy Bonomo – Contract Specialist & Consultant – Nancy is native of Florida growing up in Broward County. She is a true Floridian. Nancy comes to us with 35 years of experience with Florida Department of Transportation. She held her final position as a Project Manger in the Modal Development Office where she managed a multitude of projects between FDOT and the railroads, seaports and airports within the southeast area of Florida. Before retiring from FDOT Nancy pursued and received her State of Florida General Contractor’s license and her Florida Manufactured Home Installer’s license. Most recently she also became a Realtor focusing on the west coast of Florida. Nancy also has managerial experience as the Office Administrator for a FEMA Contractor assigned to the Mouse River Flood in Minot, North Dakota.