Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is soliciting proposals to award a two‑year permit for excess vegetation disposal (grazing) on approximately 613 acres of the Yuba Narrows Unit within the Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area. The permittee will manage cattle grazing to reduce fuel‑load, improve habitat, protect water quality, and support public recreation, while meeting strict environmental, fencing, water, and reporting requirements.
• Must provide up to 20 animal‑units (AUs) per month during the December‑May grazing season, with a target residual dry‑matter of 1,000 lb/acre.
• Required to maintain emergency‑response capability (≤ 1‑hour onsite), install/repair fencing, supply water, and submit annual monitoring reports to CDFW.
• Fee proposal is based on AU‑month pricing (example $35/AU/month → ~$3,850/year); the contract runs for two years (potential extension to a total of ~4.5 years).
• Mandatory site‑inspection on June 26 2026; full proposal package (including references, qualifications, and fee) due July 24 2026.