Durham Lab Snow Plowing

Solicitation 12444826Q0004 is a firm-fixed-price contract issued by the USDA Forest Service for snow removal and salting services at the Northern Research Station in Durham, New Hampshire. This total small business set-aside under NAICS 561730 covers a base period from December 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026, with four subsequent option years extending the performance through October 31, 2030. The total estimated contract value is 97,500 dollars, with services specifically required during the winter months from November 1 through May 31 each year. The scope of work includes plowing parking lots and access roads when snowfall exceeds 2.5 inches, salting designated surfaces, removing snowbanks, and clearing building entrances and stairs. Award decisions are based on a trade-off process evaluating past performance, the suitability and age of proposed equipment, and price realism. The contractor is required to provide a designated on-site supervisor and adhere to Service Contract Act wage determinations for Strafford County, New Hampshire. Performance is monitored by the Contracting Officer Representative, with acceptance occurring on-site at the destination. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform. Key compliance requirements include maintaining active SAM.gov registration and adhering to federal security and labor regulations, including prohibitions on smoking on Forest Service property and strict site security protocols.