Baldwin-White Cloud Snowplow in the Huron Manistee National Forest
ID: 12444526Q0002Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA EAST 6Atlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

NAICS

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (561790)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- SNOW REMOVAL/SALT (S218)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/60ae609cca284310bc7e91be110e1007/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide snowplow and salt services for the Baldwin-White Cloud Ranger District office in the Huron Manistee National Forest, Michigan. The contract requires snow removal when accumulations exceed three inches and salting of a 60,000 square foot area, with services to be performed outside of business hours or by 6 AM for morning operations. This procurement is critical for maintaining safe access and operational efficiency during winter months, and the contract will span from January 12, 2026, to January 11, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions available. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by January 9, 2026, and can direct inquiries to Lawrence Jackson at lawrence.jackson@usda.gov or by phone at 771-210-1659.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lawrence Jackson
    (771) 210-1659
    lawrence.jackson@usda.gov
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    1449 final.pdf
    This government solicitation, 12444526Q0002, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Snowplow and Salt contract for the USDA Forest Service, Huron Manistee National Forest Baldwin-White Cloud Ranger District in Michigan. The contract covers snow removal over three inches and salting a 60,000 sqft area 20 times per season. The initial period of performance is from January 12, 2026, to January 11, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions, extending the potential contract end date to January 11, 2031. The solicitation is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 561790 and a size standard of $100.00. Offers are due by January 9, 2026, at 1600 ES. The administering and issuing office is USDA-FS CSA EAST 6 in Atlanta, GA. Invoices will be submitted to the address in block 18a.
    Attachment A -Statement of Work.docx
    This government solicitation seeks snow removal services for the Huron-Manistee National Forests Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger Station in Baldwin, MI, for five winter seasons (2025-2026 to 2029-2030). The contract, subject to the Service Contract Act, will be awarded based on best value, considering price, capability, and reserve capacity. The contractor must provide all materials, equipment, and labor for plowing and salting. Plowing (Item 1) requires clearing when 3" or more of new snow is present, to be completed outside business hours (6 AM to 6 PM) or by 6 AM for morning operations. Salting (Item 2) involves applying deicing chemicals to parking lots when temperatures are above 20°F, with emergency availability within 24 hours of a COR request. The contractor is responsible for any site damage and must report it within 24 hours. Work tracking via text or email within 24 hours of service is mandatory for payment. Two or more missed occurrences of plowing or salting will be considered unsatisfactory performance. Monthly invoicing is permitted, with final payment in May for the base year.
    Attachment B - Schedule of Items.xlsx
    This government file outlines instructions and a schedule of items for an Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for the BWC Snowplow project in the Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. The IGE form is designed for various requirement types, including stand-alone, stand-alone with options, IDIQ, and task orders. It emphasizes that the IGE must be an independent estimate, not a contractor quote, and should mirror the detail of the Schedule of Items pricing requested from contractors. The IGE is used by the Contracting Officer to determine procurement value, identify applicable thresholds, and evaluate offeror understanding and price reasonableness. The schedule of items details snow removal and salt application services, with estimated quantities, for a base year (01/12/2026 - 01/11/2027) and four option years, extending through January 2031.
    Attachment C - Wage Determination.pdf
    This document is a wage determination under the Service Contract Act for specific counties in Michigan, including Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, and Tuscola. It outlines required fringe benefits and minimum hourly wage rates for various occupations, categorized into administrative, automotive, food service, furniture maintenance, general services, health, information and arts, information technology, instructional, laundry, machine tool, materials handling, mechanics and maintenance, personal needs, plant and system operations, protective service, recreation, stevedoring/longshoremen, technical, transportation, and miscellaneous roles. The document also includes information on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, pertaining to paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors, respectively. Details on health and welfare benefits, vacation accrual, and fourteen paid holidays are provided. Specific footnotes address exemptions for computer employees and night/Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers. Hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowance guidelines are also included, along with the conformance process for unlisted occupations.
    Attachment D - Continuation of 1449.docx
    The Huron Manistee National Forest/Baldwin-White Cloud Ranger District is issuing an RFQ (Solicitation number 12444526Q0002) for snowplow services. This is a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 561790 and a $9 million size standard. The anticipated award is a firm-fixed price requirements contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, not exceeding five years. Offers will be evaluated based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, considering price, technical acceptability, and past performance. Contractors must submit a technical proposal, price proposal, and representations/certifications by January 9, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern. Questions are due by January 6, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern. The document also details invoicing procedures, various FAR and AGAR clauses, and information regarding the USDA Ombudsman Program for agency protests, including anti-discrimination and DEI compliance certifications.
    Exhibit A - Site Map.pdf
    The document, titled "PLOW SNOW STORAGE," likely pertains to a government request or proposal related to snow management and storage. Given its brevity and the context of government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs, it serves as a preliminary identifier for a project or service involving the plowing and subsequent storage of snow. This could indicate a need for bids or proposals from contractors for snow removal services, the acquisition of equipment for snow storage, or the designation of specific areas for such purposes, particularly in regions prone to heavy snowfall. The file's concise nature suggests it is a high-level reference or a component within a larger set of documents detailing the requirements for managing snow accumulation.
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