LIVESTOCK PASTURING FOOTHILL PRESERVE, BIDWELL RANCH, AND BIDWELL PARK

The City of Chico is seeking a vendor to provide livestock pasturing services for the Foothill Preserve, Bidwell Ranch, and Bidwell Park. The vendor will be responsible for safely and effectively pasturing livestock on the properties to reduce vegetation and minimize wildfire hazards. The lease term is five years, and the annual lease rates for Foothill Preserve and Bidwell Ranch are $6,132.00 and $15,750.00, respectively. Key aspects of the contract include: • The vendor must be capable of meeting all requirements specified in the RFP • The vendor must submit a proposal in a sealed envelope labeled as "Livestock Pasturing Proposal" • The proposal must include a written statement and Exhibit E must be complete and signed • The vendor must be able to provide livestock pasturing services for the specified properties • The vendor must be able to minimize wildfire hazards and control invasive non-native plants on the properties