Description
The State of California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a qualified permittee to manage excess vegetation on a 10‑acre parcel of the Santa Rosa Plain Vernal Pool Ecological Reserve by conducting livestock grazing. The contract is a price‑only IFB where the highest per‑acre annual bid wins, subject to meeting strict environmental, livestock‑management, and reporting requirements. The award will be for a 4‑year‑5‑month term, with a 5‑month first season and four subsequent 8‑month grazing seasons. Successful bidders must provide cattle (or horses), maintain fencing and water, respond to livestock emergencies within 30 minutes, and submit detailed monitoring data to CDFW.
• Provide 3‑4 animal units (≈ 18‑20 AUM) per season, adjusting stocking rates per CDFW direction.
• Meet habitat‑restoration goals for endangered meadowfoam and tiger salamander, maintain RDM 600‑800 lb/acre, and prevent public access.
• Deliver quarterly payments (five installments) based on the bid price per acre per year, and furnish required insurance before permit execution.