RFI - Snowmobile Trail Program

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the Snowmobile Trail Program, focusing on Marion County and the City of Salem. This procurement seeks potential partners to develop and manage a comprehensive statewide snowmobile trail network encompassing at least 6,400 miles of trails. The primary objectives include trail maintenance, law enforcement coordination, and ensuring compliance with snowmobile registration, operator, and equipment requirements. ODOT is specifically requesting project examples that demonstrate respondents' capabilities in managing statewide programs, coordinating with law enforcement and land management agencies, and maintaining snowmobile trails. The RFI, posted on February 28, 2022, has a response deadline of March 28, 2022, and is designed to assess potential competitive interest for future work that may result in a formal Request for Proposals (RFP). Respondents are expected to provide detailed information about their experience in coordinating with public land managers, overall program management, trail maintenance capabilities, and law enforcement coordination.

The RFI does not constitute a formal solicitation and does not impose specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. ODOT explicitly states that it will not be responsible for any costs incurred by respondents in developing their response. While no specific budget range is mentioned in the provided documentation, the scope suggests a significant statewide infrastructure management project. The document indicates that the information collected will be used to evaluate potential competition and determine the feasibility of future solicitations. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are specifically identified in the RFI. The procurement appears open to a wide range of potential partners with demonstrated experience in statewide trail management, interagency coordination, and snowmobile infrastructure maintenance. Interested parties should carefully review the full RFI document to understand the comprehensive requirements and potential opportunities for future engagement with ODOT's Snowmobile Trail Program.