Trail Head/Trail Building and Maintenance Services

The State of Wyoming, specifically through the Department of Administration & Information's Purchasing Section, is seeking qualified contractors for Trail Head/Trail Building and Maintenance Services targeting Wyoming's State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails in Park, Sheridan, Bighorn, Johnson, and Washakie Counties. The procurement requires contractors to provide comprehensive trail and trailhead building and maintenance services, including supplying all necessary heavy machinery (dozers, skid loaders, excavators, front-end loaders, motor graders, dump trailers) and hand tools. Contractors must possess a minimum of ten years of trail building and road maintenance experience and will be evaluated primarily on the lowest average bid price per hour, with equipment hours and experience serving as secondary selection criteria. The contract will be awarded for a one-year period with potential extensions for up to four additional one-year terms, contingent on mutual agreement. Key deliverables include weekly progress reports, detailed invoices, and close collaboration with State Parks and Forest Service staff. Bidders must submit their proposals through the Public Purchase online bidding system by June 25, 2025, at 2:00:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with questions accepted until June 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though the bidding conditions do indicate a preference for Wyoming resident businesses. The total available funding for trail/trailhead building services for the 2025 season is $75,000.00, with contractors being compensated on a per-hour worked basis for equipment and labor. Bidders must provide a certificate of good standing for insurance and understand that the state will provide payment, oversight, and regular inspections to ensure work meets state and US Forest Service requirements. Foreign corporations interested in bidding must obtain a certificate of authority from the Secretary of State before transacting business. The procurement allows for potential multiple awards if deemed in the best interest of the state, and the final contract will be binding upon purchase order or signed agreement. Successful contractors will be expected to work closely with state agencies, submit comprehensive documentation, and maintain high professional standards throughout the project duration.