Superior National Forest - Snowplowing and Shoveling - Isabella MN

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is soliciting quotes for snowplowing and shoveling services at the Isabella Work Station in Isabella, Minnesota. The solicitation, numbered 12444625Q0006, seeks a contractor to provide snow removal services for parking lots, roadways, drives, and optional walkway shoveling, with plowing required after snowfalls exceeding 2 inches and completion within 24 hours. Contractors must submit both technical and price proposals, with technical capability and past performance being more heavily weighted in the evaluation criteria than price. Quote submissions are due by December 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM CT, and must be sent to Fay Chiappone at fay.chiappone@usda.gov. Interested bidders must demonstrate relevant past performance, provide equipment and personnel qualifications, and comply with specific training and security requirements, including five mandatory annual online training courses.

This is a total small business set-aside opportunity under NAICS code 561790 with a size standard of $9 million. The contract will have a base period from mid-December 2024 through October 31, 2025, with four potential one-year option periods that could extend the contract through October 31, 2029. The scope of work includes an estimated 15 regular snowplowing events and 5 events for accumulations over 8 inches per period, along with similar shoveling requirements. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and fuel, and maintain specific insurance coverages, including $500,000 in general liability and $200,000 in automobile liability. The place of performance is the Superior National Forest Administrative Site located at 3989 Forest Service Drive in Isabella, Minnesota, with the contracting office located in Atlanta, GA. An optional 6-month extension is possible under FAR 52.217-8 at the same pricing as the previous option year.