PardeeSnowplowing.pdf

The provided file is a solicitation for snowplowing and road clearing services for the Superior Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest in Mineral County, Montana. The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor to remove snow, earthen barriers, debris, and fallen trees to enable spring tree planting access. The solicitation (Number 1284LM25Q0016) is a 100% small business set-aside with evaluation based on lowest-priced technically acceptable criteria.

Key response and performance details include: quotes are due by March 25th, 2025 at 1900 MST via email to sarah.cotton@usda.gov, with all questions due by March 17th, 2025 at 1900 MST. The contract includes no guaranteed minimum or maximum hours, with payment to be made only for actual completed and accepted work. The estimated hours are provided as a guideline and cannot be exceeded without Contracting Officer approval. The solicitation appears focused on preparing forest roads for early spring tree planting operations by clearing winter obstacles and ensuring road accessibility.