Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking a permittee to conduct a vegetation disposal operation on approximately 861 acres of the Tehama Wildlife Area - Section 33 Allotment. The permittee will be required to graze the premises with cattle, maintaining a minimum of 446 pounds per acre and a maximum of 800 pounds per acre of residual dry matter (RDM) by May 15 annually. The permittee must have at least 10 years of experience in wildlife-friendly grazing operations on public or conservation easement protected lands and be able to respond to emergencies within two hours. The permit term will be four years and seven months, commencing on December 1, 2025, or upon approval of the STATE, whichever is later.
Key aspects of the proposal include:
* A statement of qualifications describing the bidder's experience and abilities
* A proposal for each of the eight goals outlined in the RFP, including plans for grazing, avoiding negative impacts on riparian areas and wetlands, and measuring RDM
* A fee proposal form with a proposed fee per acre per year
* A disclosure statement regarding any claims or legal actions against the bidder
* A bidder reference and reference letter from at least one previous client
* A site inspection certification form, signed by the bidder and the site contact
* A proposal certification sheet, signed by the bidder, authorizing the verification of the certification