This bid is for snowmobile trail grooming in the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District of Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Packwood, Lewis and Skamania Counties, Washington, serving Johnson Creek, Orr Creek, and Wakepish Sno-Parks.
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What the job is
Scope: Groom approximately 77 miles of trails; potentially 130 miles if Skate Creek reopens. Smooth and compact snow, remove moguls, and clear snowdrifts and downed trees.
Season: Typically December 1–March 31 for five winter seasons, beginning December 1, 2026, with the overall term ending April 30, 2031. Night or early morning grooming preferred.
Equipment: Provide a groomer with a closed, heated cab and a tiller, drag, or compactor bar capable of a minimum 10-foot finished width in one pass. Minimum track widths: 36 inches for two-track machines or 26 inches for four-track machines.
Operations: Include trail signage and bulletin board upkeep, map stocking, grooming logs, communications throughout the trail system, and real-time GPS tracking.
Backup: Provide an equipment failure backup plan and equipment/operators available within eight hours for unscheduled grooming.
Pricing: Send all-inclusive hourly rates for primary, backup, and support equipment, covering operators, fuel, maintenance, storage, transportation, insurance, and overhead. Include equipment details and fuel consumption; seasonal hours are not guaranteed.
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