Snow Removal Services, Border Station Sault Ste Marie, MI

The purpose of this acquisition is to procure Snow Removal Services at the Land Port of Entry, 934 International Bridge Plaza, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, repair parts, tools, and equipment to provide full Snow Removal services for the toll lanes and inspection areas at the International Bridge that crosses the St. Mary’s River between Canada and the United States.

This requirement is being solicited under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements; however, in accordance with FAR 502(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. All responsible, interested vendors must notify Aprili Miller, Contract Specialist, at aprili.miller@gsa.gov no later than 15 days after the posting date of this notice.

The requirement is being solicited under FAR 6.302-1 because the territory in which the government is requiring service is co-located with land owned by the International Bridge Authority, which is maintained by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). A requirement of this contract is a response time of no longer than 15 minutes after notification, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year , so that the Customs Border Patrol (CBP) can provide a safe, high security area for travelers and maintain a safe area for staff to work. It is critical that the 5 toll lanes and inspection areas are concurrently kept clear from snow at all times and not inhibit the flow of traffic; thereby allowing CBP to do their jobs as quickly and efficiently as possible. Due to the fact that MDOT is fully equipped for this service at this location, they are currently the only responsible source to fulfill the government’s need within the required timeframe, with full service every minute of the night and day, across 5 toll lanes as well as all inspection areas of the Land Port of Entry, concurrently.

The performance period for this requirement is one 6 month base period with four six month options. The estimated start date is November 1, 2021.

The NAICS code 561730. This is a negotiated, best value procurement. The solicitation will be available on or about May 5, 2021; the actual date for receipt of proposals will be stated in the solicitation. The solicitation will be available for download through the Beta SAM (beta.sam.gov) website. All interested vendors must be registered with this website in order to download the solicitation and amendments. Offerors will be responsible for downloading the solicitation and for monitoring FBO for amendments and/or additional information.

See the solicitation for more information.

The current contractor is the Michigan Department of Transportation, located in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. The current annual price is $50,650.00. Because these specifications are performance based, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to review the entire solicitation and base their proposal on this forthcoming solicitation.