Flathead NF Cabin Snowplowing
ID: 1284LM25Q0005Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 2Ogden, UT, 844012310, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- LAND TREATMENT PRACTICES (F006)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8f3e37f60cad463e80acea8c93be81d7/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking bids for snow plowing and snowbank removal services at various rental cabins within the Flathead National Forest, located in Montana. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to ensure timely snow removal when accumulations reach 6 to 8 inches, with services required within 24 hours of notification. This contract is crucial for maintaining access to the cabins during winter months, ensuring safety and usability for visitors. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by January 8, 2026, at 1700 MST, and can direct inquiries to Sarah Cotton at sarah.cotton@usda.gov. The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, with a total duration of five years, including option periods.

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    COTTON, SARAH W
    sarah.cotton@usda.gov
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    1284LM26Q0005 Cabin SnowPlowing Combined Synopsis_Solicitation.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for North Fork Cabin Snow Plowing services within the Flathead National Forest, Glacier View and Hungary Horse Ranger Districts in Montana. This acquisition, Notice ID 1284LM26Q0005, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS Code 561730 ($9.5M size standard) and Product Service Code F006. Offers are due by January 8th, 2026, at 1700 MST. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. Interested parties should consult “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for instructions and evaluation criteria. The document also outlines the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests, encouraging informal resolution of concerns with the Contracting Officer first, followed by formal protest options with the Ombudsman. Attachments include a Statement of Work, cabin directions, and wage determination. Sarah Cotton (sarah.cotton@usda.gov) is the contact.
    Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions.pdf
    The Flathead National Forest is soliciting bids for snow plowing and snowbank removal services at various rental cabins and parking areas, including Schanus, Ford, Ben Rover, and Wurtz Cabins, and the Ninko Cabin parking area. The contract includes a one-year base period (February 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026) and four one-year option periods, extending the total duration to five years until November 30, 2030. Services are required within 24 hours of notification when snow reaches 6-8 inches, with no snow berms left in front of buildings. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision, including gas and oil. Award will be a Firm Fixed Price contract based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, evaluating price, a submitted Quality Control Plan, and past performance. Technical proposals must detail the ability to perform services, including equipment, weather monitoring, communication with the COR, mobilization, and timely work completion. Past performance will be assessed using references, government sources, and CPARS. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and AGAR clauses, including those for Buy American Act, Service Contract Labor Standards, and System for Award Management. Questions are due by December 27, 2025.
    Attachment 2- Statement of Work with Exhibits.pdf
    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for snow plowing and snowbank removal services at rental cabins and a road junction in the Glacier View and Hungry Horse Ranger Districts. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, supplies, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision. Snow removal is required when accumulations reach 6 to 8 inches, utilizing a tractor with a snow blower or a truck with a front-end plow. Services must be provided within 24 hours of notification from the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), ensuring no snow berms or piles are left in front of buildings or walkways. Additionally, the contractor must remove snowbanks using a front-end loader or similar equipment with a minimum one-cubic-yard bucket capacity when encroaching snowbanks impede normal plowing operations. The contractor is responsible for all equipment fuel and oil.
    Attachment 3-Directions to Cabins.pdf
    This document provides directions to four cabins located north of Columbia Falls, MT: Ben Rover, Ford, Schnaus, and Wurtz. Each cabin's location is detailed by its mileage north of Columbia Falls on the North Fork Road (County Road #486). General directions to access the North Fork Road are provided, starting from Nucleus Avenue in Columbia Falls and turning east onto Railroad Street. Specific instructions for each cabin include additional turns and landmarks. The North Fork Road is described as gravel, intermittently plowed in winter, with recommendations for 4-wheel drive and chains during colder months. Ford Cabin has an availability period from May 20th to March 31st annually. This information is crucial for visitors planning to access these remote cabins, especially given the challenging road conditions in winter.
    Attachment 4- Wage Determination 2015-5399 Rev 26 08 July 2025.pdf
    The Department of Labor's Wage Determination No. 2015-5399, Revision No. 26, updated July 8, 2025, outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contracts in specific Montana counties. It mandates contractors adhere to Executive Order 14026 ($17.75/hour) or Executive Order 13658 ($13.30/hour) depending on contract award dates, with annual adjustments. The document details hourly wage rates for numerous occupations across various sectors, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and maintenance. Additionally, it specifies fringe benefits such as health and welfare, paid vacation, and eleven annual paid holidays. Special provisions cover computer employees, air traffic controllers, and weather observers, as well as hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances. A conformance process is outlined for unlisted job classifications.
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