GMF Manchester Winter Maintenance
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service, Green Mountain National Forest, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 12444326Q0007 for Winter Maintenance Services at the Manchester Ranger District and Mount Tabor Work Center in Vermont. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks contractors to provide snow and ice removal to ensure safe access to administrative facilities. Offers are due February 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive snow and ice removal services, including:
- Clearing driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and points of ingress/egress.
- Applying anti-skid materials as needed on paved surfaces.
- Removing plowed snow accumulations exceeding 5 cubic yards from administrative sites.
- Ensuring snow is not piled in a manner that obstructs access to equipment or vehicles. Performance standards require snow clearing at 3-inch accumulation, with completion by 0700 EST for Manchester Ranger Station and 0800 EST for Mount Tabor Work Center for overnight snow events. De-icing material application will be requested by the Forest Service contract representative.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Requirements Contract
- Duration: One (1) base year (from Date of Award through December 31, 2026) with four (4) one-year option periods, potentially extending the contract through December 31, 2030.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS: 561790 (Snow Removal/Salt Service), with a $9,000,000 size standard.
- Place of Performance: Manchester Ranger Station (2538 Depot Street, Manchester Center, VT) and Mount Tabor Work Center (382 Brooklyn Road, Mount Tabor, VT).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT.
- Submission Method: Offers must be emailed to michael.simpson@usda.gov and include three separate attachments: Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, and Representations and Certifications.
- Questions Due Date: February 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT, via email to michael.simpson@usda.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror with the highest technically rated quotation, possessing fair and reasonable pricing, and acceptable or neutral past performance. Key factors include technical approach, relevant experience, price, and past performance.
- Site Visits: Can be arranged by contacting Danna Strout (danna.strout@usda.gov).
Important Notes
Bidders must adhere to Wage Determination #2015-4139, Revision #32, for labor costs in the specified Vermont counties. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. Bidders should also refer to Attachment 3 for pricing sheet structure and vendor-specific blocks.