Umesc snow & ICE removal

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), part of the Department of Interior, is seeking snow and ice removal services for the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center (UMESC) through solicitation number 140G0225Q0089. The contractor will be responsible for removing snow, ice, and freezing rain from 192,500 square feet of facility areas including roadways, parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Key requirements include beginning plowing when snow reaches 2 inches, providing all necessary equipment and materials, maintaining clear employee pathways, and submitting detailed work summaries after each snow event. The government will evaluate quotes based on five factors in descending order of importance: past performance, experience, technical approach and capability, quality management, and price. All quotes must be submitted electronically to Travis Herberholz at therberholz@usgs.gov by 5:00 PM Eastern on August 11, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services), restricting competition to qualified small businesses. The contract includes a base performance period from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with an option year extending from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. Pricing will be structured based on different snow accumulation levels ranging from 2-4 inches to 12+ inches, as well as pre-treatment scenarios for frozen precipitation. The services will be performed at the UMESC facility in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with the contractor required to maintain a supervisor on-site and ensure all equipment remains in good working condition. The award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, with technical merit and past performance weighted significantly more than price in the evaluation process.