This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for operational and emergency maintenance on specific routes within Mount Rainier National Park. WSDOT is identified as the sole practicable source due to their existing capabilities, proximity, and vested interest in maintaining these state highways. The services include snow removal, pavement repair, restriping, ditch cleaning, sign repair, vegetation control, litter pickup, sanding, bridge and guardrail maintenance, slide removal, erosion damage repair, and removal of fallen trees. The justification for this non-competitive award is based on FAR ****, stating that WSDOT's minimum needs can only be met by them. Market research indicates that similar services contracted competitively would be significantly more expensive, and past public notices have resulted in no other responses. A special notice will be publicized on the System for Award Management (SAM) website for 10 calendar days prior to the purchase order issuance.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the services. null
The bid notice does not specify the payment terms. null
The bid notice does not specify warranty information. null
The bid notice states that the award will be made on a sole source basis. null
The bid notice requests that interested parties include their business name and qualifications when submitting comments or questions. null
The bid notice does not specify any penalties. null
The bid notice does not mention a site visit. null
The bid notice does not require sample submissions. null
The bid notice states that a special notice will be publicized on the System for Award Management website for a period of 10 calendar days prior to issuance of the purchase order, which may be relevant for challenges. null
The bid notice mentions that equivalent work performed under a competitive construction contract has been estimated to be between $350,000 to $600,000 for a one-year period, and that WSDOT is providing a great service for well below market value per year. null