Description
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Department of General Services (DGS) are seeking proposals for a farming and sustainable land management lease of approximately 398 acres at the California State Prison, Corcoran. The lease requires the lessee to provide a sustainable land management plan, manage the open space, and grow, rotate, maintain, and harvest sellable fodder crops. The lease term is negotiable for up to 20 years, with a minimum of 5 years. The lessee will be responsible for providing comprehensive, sustainable land management and maintenance, including weed abatement for fire control and mosquito abatement.
• The lease will include parameters outlining the lessee's sustainable land management activities.
• The lessee will have access to onsite secured space, including a covered shelter and modular office space for equipment storage and use.
• The lessee will be required to comply with all State Water Resources Control Board regulations and notices.
• The lessee will be required to provide land maintenance and management activities upon all open space, whether farmed or not.
• The lessee will be responsible for mitigating fire risks and initiating fire safety and risk mitigation practices.