Holy Cross Snow Removal

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotes for snow removal services at the Holy Cross Ranger District in Colorado, specifically for the Meadow Mountain Public Parking Lot and Grouse Creek Trailhead. The solicitation requires snow plowing services when snowfall reaches 3 inches or more within a 12-hour period, with plowing to be completed by 7:00 am daily. Contractors must provide qualified personnel with Commercial Driver's Licenses, appropriate equipment, and maintain 24/7 availability. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with technical proposals limited to 5 pages and requiring details on crew size, work schedule, and quality assurance. Potential bidders must submit questions by December 10, 2024, and final quotes are due by December 17, 2024 at 1700 Central time, with all submissions required to be made via email.

The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a size standard of $9.5 million. The base performance period runs from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with four additional one-year option periods available through December 31, 2029. Services are expected to be performed approximately 30 times per year at each location, with strict requirements for maintaining parking area accessibility, including limiting snow bank heights to 3 feet and ensuring no more than 10% reduction in available parking spaces. The place of performance is Minturn, Colorado, with optional equipment storage space available at Vail Pass. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) arrangement, with pricing to be determined through the competitive bidding process.