Description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking bids for a cattle lease on the Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area, Caracara Unit. The lease consists of 16,868 acres and has a stocking rate of 1,053 Animal Units (AU). The objective of the grazing plan is to improve or maintain an optimum level of native forage and assist in the reduction of biomass. The contractor will be required to manage the cattle and the land to achieve these objectives. The contract will be for a period of 5 years, with an option to renew for up to 5 additional years.
• The contractor will be responsible for managing the cattle and the land to achieve the objectives of the grazing plan.
• The contractor will be required to submit a bid that includes a price for each year of the contract, as well as a price for any renewal years.
• The contractor will be required to provide a performance bond to ensure that they can fulfill their obligations under the contract.
• The contractor will be required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to environmental protection and labor standards.
• The contractor will be required to provide progress reports and other documentation as requested by the Commission.