B08_Solicitation_Attachment_1_-__SOW_-_GTRE_Granite_Snow___Ice_Removal.docx

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK

P.O. BOX 170

MOOSE, WY 83012-0170

Grand Teton National Park Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement Service Contract for Granite Entrance, Trailhead & Roads Snow Removal

Introduction:

Provide snowplowing service on the south end of the Moose-Wilson Road for approximately 1-mile from the Granite Entrance Station to the Granite Trailhead within Grand Teton National Park starting on or about November 15, 2026.

Background:

The southern paved portion of the Moose-Wilson road between the Granite Entrance Station and the Granite Canyon Trailhead parking area is open to visitors year-round. During winter snow conditions, the road must be plowed in order to provide visitor access to the trailhead for winter activities such as skiing and snowshoeing. The road also provides access to private roads and residences. Because the Moose-Wilson Road is typically closed from November 1st through April 30th between the Granite Canyon Trailhead and Death Canyon, the park snow plows, located in Moose, are not able to access the road segment south of Granite Canyon Trailhead without taking a 4 hour round trip, 27-mile detour around the winter closure. Contracting the snowplowing of this segment is more efficient and cost effective.

Scope:

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, supplies, and equipment, necessary to remove snow from the Granite Entrance Station to the Granite Trailhead parking area (see attached map) including the 3 associated parking lots. Snow removal shall be performed by the Contractor in a manner comparable to that of the Wyoming Department of Transportation and in a manner acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Any ice and/or snow in excess of maximum allowed within the traveled portion of the road width is the responsibility of the Contractor (bare shoulder to bare shoulder) and should be removed by the Contractor under the Contract. This will include slush, snow melt, snow fall, and snow slides. The Contractor shall maintain the following general work standards in performance of the snow removal for each winter period beginning November 15th, running 4 months through March 15th:

· Snow shall be removed from the roads within the contract time of 4:00am to 9:00pm, upon an accumulation of 2 inches for as many times as necessary during the day, to permit safe, public vehicular travel and school bus travel; and, when instructed to do so by the COR, when a hazardous condition exists.

· Snow shall be plowed in such a manner that sidewalks, doorways, entryways and ramps remain accessible and are not plowed in or blocked by snow berms.

· Only one lane of inbound travel for the entrance station will be plowed.

· Snow shall be removed from the full width of the traveled portion and/or surface portion of the roads and shall be fully removed from all cul-de-sacs or turn arounds to permit use of the full areas of the same for turning around by all vehicles.

· A snow floor up to a maximum depth of three (3) inches will be allowed on all roads, except that during winter thaws, mild weather conditions or extremely rough surface, said snow floor shall be bladed down with a grader to within one inch of road surfaces for the full width of the road. Ice, snow or slush cut from roadway shall be removed from travel lanes by either blade or rotary.

· To the extent deemed necessary by Contractor and the COR. Contractor shall supply snow stakes, which the Contractor shall set out before the ground freezes. The Contractor shall keep and maintain said stakes and shall replace the same as needed. When said stakes are no longer necessary for the performance of the snow removal maintenance, the Contractor shall gather up the same that they have installed on or before April 30.

· The Contractor or his representative shall be available to inspect the road, before the 4am start time to call for equipment and manpower needed to begin plowing at the time period start time 4am. Inspections shall be performed throughout the day as needed to maintain an open road throughout the 4am-9pm performance time.

· In the event the Contractor is unable to perform the work standards and specifications of the contract within 3 hours of the contract period start time, the Government reserves the right to hire the manpower and equipment necessary to maintain open road conditions. The expense of this work will be deducted from the Contractor’s next month payment.

· Safety is of the foremost importance. To avoid a head-on collision and minimize damage in other accidents, plowing is to be done in the normal direction of travel, except when extreme conditions indicate otherwise and then only with use of adequate traffic control measures which will allow plowing against traffic and ensure the safety of the travelling public.

· All equipment used for snow or ice removal will have in addition to lights furnished as standard equipment by the manufacturers, adequate amber flashing or rotating lights which will be visible at all times on all sides.

Performance Objective Performance Threshold Government Inspection

Also, the government may not exercise the next option year if the contractor cannot meet the performance threshold.

Damages Damage to surfaced portions of roads caused by defective equipment or neglect of the Contractor and damage to culverts, bridges, posts, fences, signs, guardrails or objects as a result of snow removal by the Contractor shall be the liability of the Contractor. There will be an inspection prior to the season and after the completion of the season by a representative of the Contracting Officer and of the Contractor to verify condition of culverts, bridges, posts, fences, signs, guardrails, or like objects. Any damage identified after the season shall be repaired by the Contractor; repair shall restore damages to its same or similar condition prior to damage; damages shall be replaced at the cost of the Contractor. All such repairs or replacements shall be satisfactorily completed within a reasonable time after damage or by a reasonable date which shall be established by the Government. If such repair or replacement is not satisfactorily completed, the Government shall deduct the costs of the damages from the consideration due the Contractor and withhold the damages until such time as the repair or replacement is completed.

Government Furnished Property This contract does not provide any Government Furnished Property.

Period of Performance The Period of Performance is a base contract from November 15, 2026 through March 15, 2027. Upon successful yearly performance, Contract may be extended up to an additional 4 (four) years. (Winter 27-28, 28-29, 29-30, 30-31)

Associated Maps

Granite entrance to Granite Trailhead roadway:

Granite entrance & parking lot:

Poker Flats parking lot:

Granite Trailhead Lot:

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