Cattle Grazing Land Lease within the Lower Dry Creek Floodplain

The Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) is soliciting qualified firms or individuals to lease and operate a cattle grazing operation on approximately 532 acres of SAFCA‑managed land in the Rio Linda area of Sacramento County. The lease runs from March 1 2027 through February 28 2030 (three‑year term) with two optional one‑year extensions. Lessees must manage grazing to support wildlife habitat, control invasive species, reduce hazardous fuels, and provide on‑site stewardship. The contract requires extensive insurance coverage (general liability, automobile, workers’ compensation, environmental, umbrella) meeting specific limits and endorsements, and the lessee must comply with all SAFCA insurance verification procedures. The grazing capacity is set at 711 animal‑unit‑months (AUMs) per year, but actual AUMs may fluctuate between 397 and 1,130 depending on forage availability, rainfall, and wildfire impacts. • Lease of non‑exclusive rights to graze cattle on 532 acres. • Term: March 1 2027 – Feb 28 2030 (3 years) with two 1‑year renewal options. • Base stocking capacity: 711 AUMs/yr (range 397‑1,130 AUMs/yr). • Objectives: wildlife habitat preservation, invasive‑plant control, hazardous‑fuel management, on‑site stewardship. • Mandatory insurance: $2 M general liability, $1 M auto, $1 M environmental, $1 M workers’ comp/employer liability, plus umbrella/excess as needed. • Lessee must provide certificates of insurance, maintain coverage, and notify SAFCA of any changes. • No pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or question deadline disclosed in the excerpt.