This bid is for snowmobile trail grooming in the Mt. Adams Ranger District of Gifford Pinchot National Forest, west and southwest of Mt. Adams and north of Carson and White Salmon near Trout Lake, Skamania County, Washington, including Atkisson, Flattop, and Lone Butte Sno-Parks.
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What the job is
Scope: Groom approximately 110 miles of trails to a minimum 10-foot finished width; smooth and compact snow, remove moguls and snowdrifts, and clear downed trees.
Schedule: Five winter seasons beginning December 1, 2026, through April 30, 2031; typical grooming season December 1–March 31, preferably at night or early morning, subject to snow conditions.
Equipment: Provide a groomer with a closed, heated cab and a minimum 10-foot tiller, drag, or compactor bar; minimum track widths of 36 inches for two-track machines or 26 inches for four-track machines.
Support: Include trail-wide communications, real-time GPS tracking, safety equipment, equipment maintenance and backup coverage, and availability within eight hours for unscheduled grooming.
Trail upkeep: Install and maintain supplied trail signs, maintain trailhead bulletin boards and map supplies, and complete grooming logs.
Pricing: Provide all-inclusive hourly rates for primary, backup, and support equipment covering operators, fuel, maintenance, storage, transportation, insurance, and overhead. Include equipment details and your backup plan.
XL Eagle