Winter Maintenance for the Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests Manchester Ranger District

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Region 9 - Eastern Region is seeking a small business contractor to provide winter maintenance services for the Manchester Ranger District administrative sites in Vermont. The solicitation requires snow and ice removal from driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and points of egress to ensure safe facility access during winter weather events. Offers will be evaluated on a best value basis, considering factors such as price, past performance, key personnel qualifications, and use of sustainable/biobased products. The original proposal deadline was November 24, 2024, but Amendment 0001 extended the due date to December 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST. The Request for Quote (RFQ) indicates that award will be made using technical and price considerations to determine the most advantageous offer to the government.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside with a base year from December 10, 2024, to April 30, 2025, and includes three potential one-year option periods. The incumbent contractor is Battenkill Property Management, LLC, which previously held a contract valued at $45,475.00. The service will be performed at two locations: the Manchester Ranger Station and Mount Tabor Work Center, which include approximately 20 parking spaces and a 1/4 mile driveway. The procurement falls under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a small business size standard of $100 million. The contract will require the contractor to use machinery and hand tools for snow removal, spread anti-skid materials, and attend monthly service monitoring review meetings with the government representative at the Manchester, VT 05255 location.