Starkey E.F. Snow Removal Service
ID: 1240BG25Q0002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFUSDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATIONUSDA, OCP-POD-ACQ-MGMT-BRANCH-FTCFORT COLLINS, CO, 80521, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Agriculture is seeking qualified small businesses to provide snow removal services for approximately 30 miles of gravel roads at the Starkey Experimental Forest and Range in Oregon. The contract, which will commence in December 2024 and span five winter seasons, requires timely snow removal within 12 hours of notification, adherence to environmental standards, and maintenance of road structures and drainage functionality. Proposals will be evaluated based on price, technical capability, quality assurance, and past performance, with a maximum annual contract amount set between $300 and $15,000. Interested parties must submit their proposals, including a technical offer and pricing, and are encouraged to conduct site visits prior to submission. For further inquiries, contact Porcesh Huling at porcesh.huling@usda.gov.

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    This solicitation (1240BG25Q0002) by the federal government seeks snow removal services for approximately 30 miles of gravel roads at the Starkey Experimental Forest and Range, commencing in December 2024 for five winters. The contract is reserved for small businesses with a maximum annual contract amount set between $300 and $15,000. Proposals must include a technical offer and pricing, and payment is contingent upon hourly equipment usage, excluding travel and equipment maintenance time. Key responsibilities involve timely snow removal within 12 hours post-notification, protecting road structures, maintaining drainage functionality, and adhering to environmental standards. Quality control is mandatory, with acceptance based on visual inspections. The solicitation includes specific requirements for pricing, mobilization for equipment, and quality assurance protocols. Proposals will be evaluated based on price, technical capability, quality assurance, and past performance. Site visits are encouraged prior to submission. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with various federal regulations and requires responders to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
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    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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