Bruneau ORC hoof trimming BPA

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Region is soliciting proposals for a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for professional hoof trimming services for wild horses and burros at the Bruneau Off Range Corrals (ORC). The contract requires a contractor with expertise in safely trimming horse hooves using electrically powered or cordless angle grinders, with all trimming to be conducted in a hydraulic tilt chute. Approximately 2,000 horses will require hoof trimming, with a maximum capacity of 3,500 head and a total estimated quantity of 6,000 trimmings. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability, prior experience, past performance, and price, with non-price factors considered significantly more important than price. The solicitation (140L2625Q0039) is open until June 16, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. MDT, with a period of performance from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 112111, with an annual receipts threshold of $2.75 million. The place of performance is the Bruneau Off Range Corrals in Idaho, where contractors will provide veterinary and animal care services. Wage rates for workers will be governed by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-5503, which establishes minimum hourly rates ranging from $11.31 to $49.84 depending on job classification, with contracts entered after January 30, 2022, requiring a minimum wage of $17.75 per hour. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract allows for trimming up to 6,000 horses over the 5-year period. Additional benefits for workers include health and welfare contributions, vacation time, and eleven paid holidays annually.