Description
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive snowmobile trail grooming services for approximately 107 miles of designated trails in the Okanogan‑Wenatchee National Forest, Yakima County, WA. The contractor must supply, operate, and maintain all required grooming equipment, develop and follow a seasonal grooming schedule, submit detailed daily and monthly logs, and comply with safety, environmental, and reporting standards. The contract is a 5‑year fixed‑term (possible extension to 10 years) with an hourly‑rate pricing structure and a reference budget of about $63 K for the 2025/26 season.
• Provide full‑service trail grooming (snow removal, compaction, width maintenance) for ~107 mi of trails each winter season (Dec 1 – Mar 31).
• Supply and operate equipment meeting specific technical specs (heated cab, 10‑ft grooming width, GPS tracking, communication devices, safety kits).
• Deliver mandatory documentation (daily grooming logs, monthly/weekly schedules, GPS data) and attend required pre‑bid conference and ongoing agency meetings.
• No subcontracting allowed without written approval; contractor must retain all liabilities and maintain required insurance and certifications.