Description
The County of Dakota is soliciting a qualified contractor to manage vegetation on roughly 78 acres of two county parks using a combination of goat grazing, brush‑mowing, hand‑brush removal, and public‑education programming. The work includes providing a herd of at least 65 goats, installing and maintaining electric fencing, supplying water, conducting regular animal health checks, and delivering interpretive signage and educational events. The contract also requires a short‑term brush‑mowing and hand‑cutting phase on steeper slopes and a coordinated schedule that respects “no‑go” periods for grazing.
• Provide at least 65 mixed‑breed goats, transport them, and operate electric mesh fencing for the entire grazing season (May – Dec 2026).
• Perform brush‑mowing (≈ 48 ac) and hand‑brush removal (≈ 30 ac) on designated low‑ and high‑slope areas between June 21‑July 1, 2026.
• Deliver public‑education programming and maintain interpretive signage; respond to fence/animal issues within 2 hours; submit all proposals by April 20, 2026.