White Pass Snowmobile Trail Grooming

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is soliciting proposals under RFP 527-304 for professional trail grooming services covering approximately 107 miles of designated snowmobile trails in Yakima County, Washington. The project area is located within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, specifically west of Yakima and east of White Pass along U.S. Highway 12, as well as along State Route 410 near Naches. The contract is structured as an IDIQ/on-call framework with a primary performance period spanning five winter seasons from December 1, 2026, to April 30, 2031, though the overall framework allows for a potential relationship of up to 10 years. The maximum budget for the 2025/26 season is set at 63,237 dollars. Qualified firms must adhere to strict technical specifications outlined in Operating Procedure 85-09, which include requirements for grooming equipment such as tillers, track setters, safety beacons, and communication gear. The scope of work emphasizes operator standards and specific equipment flotation and width to ensure proper trail maintenance. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 22, 2026. Evaluation will be based on required submittals, including detailed equipment lists and cost sheets, to ensure the contractor can maintain the designated trail systems, including the Rattlesnake, Bethel Ridge, Soup Creek, Fish Creek, Bear Creek, Cold Creek, and Goose Egg Sno-Parks.