Description
Washington State Parks’ Winter Recreation Program is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive snowmobile trail grooming services for roughly 110 miles of trails in the Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The contractor must supply its own grooming equipment, qualified operators, and a detailed operational plan, while meeting strict safety, reporting, and equipment‑specification standards. No subcontracting is allowed without prior written approval, and small‑business or veteran‑owned firms receive a scoring preference.
• Groom ~110 mi of snowmobile trails each winter (Dec 1 – Mar 31).
• Provide heated‑cab groomers, ≥ 10 ft tiller, communication gear, lighting, and a back‑up plan.
• Submit detailed equipment lists, hourly rates, experience references, and monthly/weekly grooming schedules.
• Must attend a pre‑bid conference (9 Oct 2026) and adhere to a 5‑year contract term, with possible extension to ten years.