Sandia Mountains Snow Removal

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor to provide snow removal services for parking facilities along the Sandia Crest Scenic Byway in the Cibola National Forest near Tijeras, New Mexico. The solicitation requires a contractor to furnish labor, equipment, and personnel to remove snow from seven specific parking and recreation areas totaling approximately 82,315 square feet, including the Sandia Crest Upper and Middle Parking Lots, Ellis Trailhead, and other recreation sites. Proposals will be evaluated using a trade-off process with two equally weighted non-cost factors: prior experience performing snow removal services and firm qualifications, with past performance considered more important than price. Contractors will be rated on a six-tier past performance scale ranging from "Exceptional/high confidence" to "Unsatisfactory/no confidence". The proposal response is due by May 21, 2025, with a target contract performance period from March 24, 2025, through April 1, 2026.

This contract is 100% set aside for small businesses with a size standard of $16.5 million and is classified under NAICS category 561990 (All Other Support Services) and PSC category S218 (Housekeeping - Snow Removal/Salt). The contract requires snow removal services typically between midnight and 6 a.m., with snow removal to occur before snow depth exceeds 6 inches and ensuring two-way traffic can pass safely. The contract allows for 1-10 potential service calls per season, with each location requiring 10 trips per performance period, and includes four potential one-year option periods extending through March 23, 2030. Contractors must use equipment capable of removing eight inches of snow or more and ensure all personnel hold relevant New Mexico equipment operating licenses. The place of performance is located in Tijeras, New Mexico 87059, with specific sites including Sandia Crest, Capulin Snowplay area, Ellis Parking Area, and 10K Trail head North and South.