IFB HSR26-05 As-Needed Goat Grazing Services in Madera, Fresno, Kern, Kings and Tulare Counties

The California High‑Speed Rail Authority seeks a qualified contractor to provide as‑needed goat (and optional sheep) grazing services across non‑operational right‑of‑way parcels in five Central‑Valley counties. The work is intended to control invasive vegetation, reduce fire risk, and maintain corridor conditions. The contractor must supply livestock, fencing, water, transport, and necessary health certifications, and must be able to respond within hours to service calls. The contract runs for a two‑year base period with a possible twelve‑month extension, and includes mandatory reporting, insurance, and small‑business/DVBE participation requirements. • Provide goat grazing on approximately 1,330 acres across Madera, Fresno, Kern, Kings, and Tulare Counties on an as‑needed basis. • Supply and manage livestock, portable fencing, water troughs, transportation (with a valid Motor Carrier Permit), veterinary health certificates, and fire‑suppression equipment. • Meet extensive insurance limits, submit weekly performance logs, and achieve State‑mandated Small‑Business and Disabled‑Veteran Business Enterprise utilization goals.