Baldwin-White Cloud Snowplow in the Huron Manistee National Forest

Quick Summary

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting proposals for Snowplow and Salt Services for the Huron-Manistee National Forest, Baldwin-White Cloud Ranger District office in Baldwin, Michigan. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract aims to ensure accessibility and safety during winter months.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide snow removal and salt application services. Key requirements include:

• Snow Removal: Plowing of parking areas and driveways when 3 inches or more of new snow accumulates. Services must be completed before 6 AM on weekdays. Weekend/overnight snow may require plowing Sunday evening.
• Salting: Application of salt at a rate of 120 pounds per 1000 sqft (for 60,000 sqft) when temperatures are above 20°F and conditions warrant. Contractor must have materials and equipment available within 24 hours of a COR request.
• Frequency: Services are anticipated approximately 20 times per season, based on historical averages.
• Responsibility: Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary materials, equipment, and labor, and for any damages to site improvements or property.
• Work Tracking: Contractor must notify the COR via text or email within 24 hours of work performed.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Requirements Contract for commercial items (FAR Part 12).
• Period of Performance: One (1) one-year base period (February 12, 2026 – February 11, 2027) and four (4) one-year option periods, extending the total duration through February 11, 2031.
• Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
• NAICS Code: 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), with a small business size standard of $9 million.
• Product Service Code: S218 (Snow Removal/Salt Service).
• Place of Performance: Huron-Manistee National Forests Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger Station, Baldwin, MI.

Submission & Evaluation

• Submission Deadline: Offers are due by February 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
• Submission Method: Email offers to lawrence.jackson@usda.gov.
• Required Attachments: Offers must include four separate attachments: Price Proposal (using Attachment B – Schedule of Items), Technical Specifications (detailing equipment and personnel), Past Performance, and Representations and Certifications.
• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
  • Technical Acceptability: Evaluated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on meeting all requirements and providing a detailed explanation of service accomplishment.
  • Past Performance: Evaluated as "acceptable," "neutral," or "unacceptable."
• Eligibility: Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Key Dates & Contact

• Questions Due: February 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, to lawrence.jackson@usda.gov.
• Primary Contact: Lawrence Jackson, lawrence.jackson@usda.gov, 771-210-1659.

Additional Notes

• A site visit is recommended prior to submitting a quote; the site is open to the public.
• The contract is subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA), and bidders must adhere to the provided Wage Determination rates (Attachment C).
• Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP.gov).