Three Creek SnoPark Plowing
ID: 1240BE26Q0005Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEDESCHUTES NATIONAL FORESTBEND, OR, 97701, 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)
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service at Deschutes National Forest, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide snow plowing services at the Three Creek SnoPark in Bend, Oregon. The contract encompasses snow removal on designated paved roads and parking areas, with additional services for gravel surfaces upon request, covering a period from November 20, 2025, to September 30, 2030, including a base year and five option years. This procurement is crucial for maintaining safe access to recreational areas during winter months, ensuring public safety and accessibility. Interested parties must submit their technical and price quotes, along with required certifications, by November 18, 2025, at 4:30 PM PST via email to Andrea Pollock at andrea.pollock@usda.gov, with a minimum order of $300 and a maximum of $30,000 for the contract.

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    This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 1240BE26Q0005) for commercial snow plowing services at Three Creek SnoPark in Deschutes National Forest, set aside for small businesses (NAICS 561790, $9M standard). The contract, a requirements type with firm-fixed-price CLINs, covers snow removal and sanding for roads and parking areas from November 20, 2025, to September 30, 2030, with a base year and five option years. The minimum order is $300, and the maximum is $30,000. Offers must include a technical quote (past performance, technical capability with equipment and key personnel), a price quote, and representations/certifications, due by November 18, 2025, 4:30 PM PST via email to andrea.pollock@usda.gov. Evaluation will be based on technical quote and price, with options evaluated by adding their total price to the basic requirement. The document also details inspection procedures, contractor responsibilities for property damage, and the USDA Ombudsman Program for agency protests.
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    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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