Livestock Grazing Vegetation Management in Benicia Open Space

The City of Benicia is seeking a contractor to provide livestock grazing services to manage vegetation in 27 open space areas within the city. The goal is to reduce vegetation and maintain weed growth at four inches or less in height by June 30, 2026. The contractor will be required to use livestock herds to graze open spaces and effectively abate potential fire fuels. The contractor will also be responsible for containing the grazing livestock and preventing them from trespassing onto private property. • The contractor will be required to work with City staff and property owners to ensure that the work is done in a responsible, safe, and environmentally conscious manner. • The contractor will be required to provide a pricing proposal for the services, which will include a not-to-exceed dollar amount for all basic services required under the Professional Services Agreement. • The contractor will be required to maintain professional licenses and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. • The contractor will be required to provide insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance, auto liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.