UBIT Snooper Truck Rental - FC Inspections on multiple Forests

The Department of Agriculture, specifically the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, awarded contract 12443921Q0017 for the rental of an Under Bridge Inspection Truck (UBIT) and a qualified operator. The vendor is required to provide a snooper truck with a bucket capable of carrying both the operator and a Forest Service Bridge Inspector, with a combined weight capacity of approximately 225 lbs for the inspector and their equipment. The equipment must feature a minimum horizontal reach of 30 feet and be capable of operating on bridges with 20-ton weight restrictions. The operator must be certified and possess at least two years of experience operating a UBIT. The scope of work covers 14 days of fatigue critical inspections across multiple National Forests, including mobilization and approximately 72 hours of active equipment operation. The performance area spans several states, including Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina, with specific bridge locations identified across various counties. Because the work is performed across multiple jurisdictions, the contract is subject to various U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act to ensure appropriate minimum wage rates and fringe benefits are provided for the labor classifications involved.