Description
The Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission is seeking a qualified contractor to provide winter‑season snowmobile trail grooming services for approximately 76 miles of designated trails in the Mt. Baker‑Snoqualmie National Forest across King, Pierce, Kittitas, and Yakima counties. The contract will be a five‑year IDIQ with the possibility of extending to a total of ten years, and all work must be performed by the prime contractor (no subcontracting without written approval). Bidders must submit detailed equipment specifications, hourly rate cost sheets, and compliance certifications, and must meet strict reporting deadlines and safety standards.
• Groom approximately 76 mi of snowmobile trails each winter (Dec 1 – Mar 31) with equipment meeting specific width, track, lighting, and communication requirements.
• Provide all‑inclusive hourly rates, equipment ownership proof, backup equipment, and three recent references; submit weekly/monthly schedules and daily grooming logs with GPS tracking.
• Contract length: 5 years (potential extension to 10 years); estimated seasonal budget around $67 k, implying a multi‑year value in the low‑hundreds of thousands.
• No subcontracting allowed unless waived; strict compliance with safety, nondiscrimination, insurance, and record‑keeping requirements.