Re-Bid: LIVESTOCK PASTURING FOOTHILL PRESERVE, BIDWELL RANCH, AND BIDWELL PARK

The City of Chico is seeking vendors to provide livestock pasturing services for the Foothill Preserve, Bidwell Ranch, and Bidwell Park. The contract has a 5-year term and requires the vendor to safely and effectively pasture livestock on the properties to reduce vegetation and minimize wildfire hazards. The vendor must also meet all requirements specified in the RFP. Key points include: • The City of Chico has approximately 1,000 acres of land available for livestock pasturing. • The properties contain non-native annual grasses and forbs that need to be controlled through grazing. • The City wishes to minimize the wildfire hazard and control invasive non-native plants on the properties. • The lease term is 5 years. • The vendor must submit a proposal that includes a written statement and exhibit E. • The monthly and annual lease rates for each property are listed in the Intent to Award section.