Performance Work Statement Snowplowing Gun FY26.docx
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- Gunflint Ranger District Snowplowing Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 12444526Q0001
- Issued by
- Department of Agriculture Forest Service
About this file
This Performance Work Statement (PWS) details snowplowing services for the Gunflint Ranger District Administrative Site of the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service in Grand Marais, Minnesota. The contract requires snow removal for parking lots, roadways, and drives, with specific performance requirements including plowing after snowfalls exceeding one inch, completing snow removal by 6:00am on weekdays, and sanding parking areas when ice is present. Plowing must push snow outside shoulder lines, keep all parking spots clear, and be completed without hindering visibility at road/highway intersections.
Key contract specifications include monthly invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), no weekend plowing unless requested, and limitations on multiple plowing events during heavy snowfalls (over 8 inches). Performance standards are strict, with no more than 2 deficiencies per month acceptable, and meeting these standards could qualify the contractor for additional option periods and favorable future ratings. The contract does not require travel, special security measures, or submission of personnel resumes, focusing solely on snow removal and sanding services for the administrative site.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| QASP - Snowplowing GUN.docx | DOCX document | |
| Gunflint RD Google Map.pdf | ||
| Experience Questionnaire.docx | DOCX document | |
| Wage Determination 2015-4939.pdf | ||
| 12444525Q0001.pdf | ||
| Schedule of Items - Gunflint Snowplowing FY26.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Performance Work Statement
Contents
| Project Title | 3 |
| General Information | 3 |
| 1.0 Background and Purpose | 3 |
| 2.0 Definitions | 3 |
| Contractor Requirements | 3 |
| 3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks | 3 |
| 4.0 Deliverable / Schedule | 4 |
| 5.0 Government Furnished | 4 |
| 6.0 Travel | 4 |
| 7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel | 4 |
| 8.0 Security Requirements | 4 |
| 9.0 Data Rights | 4 |
| 10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards | 4 |
| 11.0 Performance Requirement Measures | 5 |
Project Title Gunflint Administrative Site Snowplowing
General Information
1.0 Background and Purpose
The Administrative site for the Gunflint Ranger District located at 2020 W. Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604, requires snow removal of all parking lots, roadways, and drives to garages and employee housing units. Also, sanding of paved parking lots and drives when ice is present.
2.0 Definitions
CO = Contracting Officer COR = Contracting Officer’s Representative IPP = Invoice Processing Platform (www.ipp.gov)
Contractor Requirements
3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks
Parking Lot and Roadway plowing
1. Plowing shall be required after any snowfall over one inch at the Gunflint Ranger Station.
2. Government may request additional plowings as needed due to wind events or multiple small snow falls.
3. Description of areas to be plowed:
a. Plow all paved roads including the upper and lower parking lots and in front of all crew quarters, garage doors and dumpster area. All empty parking spots shall be kept clear of snow. District will rotate vehicles between spots throughout the winter to keep all spots clear.
4. Plowing shall be substantially complete by 6:00am to not be impacted by employees showing up for work.
5. Snow shall be pushed fully outside the shoulder line of lots and drive.
6. Plowing is generally not required while snow is falling during workdays unless requested by the Government and should be completed at the end of the snow event. If the snow event would have deposited over 8” of snow and the contractor decides to plow more than once to make plowing easier payment will only be made for 1 event over 8” unless the Government has requested the additional plowing.
7. Weekend plowing will not be required (unless requested by the Government). Plowing must be completed by 6:00 am on Monday.
Parking Lot Sanding
1. Sanding of parking areas shall be done immediately after each snow removal when ice is present on pavement. Additional sanding shall be done at the direction of the Contacting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
2. Sanding shall be done with a truck bed sanding system or other type of sand spreading equipment to ensure proper coverage of pavement to clear pavement of ice.
4.0 Deliverable / Schedule
| Item No. |
| Deliverable |
| Objective |
| Due |
Submit invoices in IPP once monthly.
Plow snow after any snowfall exceeding 1 inch depth.
Snow removal shall be substantially completed before 6:00am Monday -Friday. Weekend plowing will not be required but must be completed by 6:00am Monday.
Plowing less than 1 inch snow depth or on weekends when requested by the COR or CO.
Sanding of parking areas shall be done immediately after each snow removal when ice is present on pavement with sand spreading equipment. Additional sanding shall be done at the direction of the Contacting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
Payments shall be made on a calendar month (30 day) basis in arears.
Keep parking lots, drives, roadways, and warehouse entrances clear of snow. Snow shall be pushed fully outside the shoulder line of lots and drives.
Roadways and parking areas shall be cleared of snow before employees arrive for work.
Keep parking lots, drives, roadways, and warehouse entrances clear of snow. Snow shall be pushed fully outside the shoulder line of lots and drives.
Parking areas are clear of ice when employees arrive for work.
Submit within 5 business days of the last working day of every month May through September
Each work session
When snowfall exceeds 1 inch depth Monday – Friday.
When snowfall is less than 1 inch or on weekends is requested by COR or CO.
When requested by the COR or CO.
Monday – Friday by 6:00 am when ice is present on pavement.
5.0 Government Furnished
COR will routinely inspect the work area.
6.0 Travel
No Requirement
7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel
Contractor and staff shall comply with all safety rules and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for this type of work.
Resumes are not required.
8.0 Security Requirements
No Requirement
9.0 Data Rights
No Requirement
10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards No Requirement
11.0 Performance Requirement Measures
| Performance Objective |
| Required Task or Deliverable |
| Performance Standard |
| Method of Surveillance |
| Positive/Negative Incentive |
% for NOT meeting the Task
Ensure snow free roadways, drives, parking lots, and garage entrances.
Shoulder line of parking lots, drives and roadways are clear of snow.
Visibility is not hindered by mounded snow at entrance to road/highway intersections.
Parking areas are clear of ice.
Plow when snowfall is greater than 1 inch depth.
Snow removal shall be substantially completed before 6:00am Monday -Friday.
Plow to keep shoulder line of parking lots, roadways and drives clear of snow and garage entrances clear.
Sanding shall be done on parking areas immediately after snow removal with sand spreading equipment.
When snowfall exceeds one inch depth, snow is plowed from roadways, drives, parking lots, and garage entrances before employees arrive at 6:00am Monday-Friday.
Snow is pushed fully outside the shoulder line of parking lots, drives and roadways and is cleared from garage entrances.
Sanding shall be done immediately after each snow removal when ice is present on pavement with sand spreading equipment. Additional sanding shall be done at the direction of the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative.
COR will periodically inspect the work area indicated, random observations, customer complaints.
Contractor shall meet the following minimum inspection standard for Government acceptance: No more than 2 deficiencies per month are acceptable.
Performance of work above the minimum acceptable standard will result in the Contractor being eligible for the additional option periods if the Government exercises the options. Performance of work at this level will also result in a favorable performance rating for future work with the Government.
The contractor shall correct all deficiencies brought to its attention at no additional cost to the Government.
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