Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified firm to provide snowmobile‑trail grooming services for roughly 179 miles of designated trails within the Okanogan and Colville National Forests (Okanogan & Ferry Counties, WA). The contractor must supply all required equipment, staff, and documentation, adhere to detailed safety and reporting standards, and operate under an IDIQ “on‑call” contract that will be exercised via annual task orders for five winter seasons. The work includes snow removal, clearing fallen trees, maintaining a minimum 10‑ft trail width, installing signage, and submitting GPS‑tracked grooming logs for payment. No subcontracting is permitted unless expressly approved. The award will favor small‑business or veteran‑owned firms, with a 10‑point preference.
• Provide all‑inclusive hourly rates for equipment and labor; payment is hourly based on documented service.
• Submit monthly and weekly grooming schedules, daily logs, and GPS data to receive payment.
• Must meet equipment specifications (≥ 10 ft grooming width, heated cab, communication suite, safety kit) and maintain insurance minimums of $1 M each for general liability and automobile liability.