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The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (State Parks) is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide trail grooming services for approximately 56 miles of designated snowmobile trails located within the Umatilla National Forest in Columbia County, Washington. The successful contractor will be responsible for smoothing and compacting high-use trails, eliminating moguls and rough areas, and creating a safe riding surface. The contract period is for five years, from December 1, 2024 through April 30, 2029, with grooming services typically performed between December 1 and March 31 each season. Contractors must meet specific requirements for grooming equipment, operator standards, and reporting, including the use of a GPS tracking system. Proposals will be evaluated based on factors such as equipment, pricing, experience, and diverse business inclusion.

The contract opportunity is open to vendors from multiple jurisdictions in eastern Washington, including Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties, as well as the cities of Asotin and Benton. State Parks has established voluntary numerical goals for small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned business participation. The budget for the contract will be determined annually, with a maximum of $29,149 for the 2023/24 season, an 8% decrease from the previous year. Continuation of the contract will be dependent on the availability of funding.