City of Los Banos #RFP for Lease of Pasture Land at WWTP

Lease of Pasture Land for Beef Cattle Grazing at Los Banos WWTP

This opportunity involves the lease of pasture land at the City of Los Banos Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) for beef cattle grazing. - Government Buyer: - City of Los Banos, Public Works Department, Wastewater Treatment Plant - Scope of Lease: - Approximately 465 acres of pasture land divided into three main areas - Land use strictly limited to beef cattle grazing, regulated by the Regional Water Quality Control Board - Irrigation systems include both treated effluent and well water - Includes barns, corrals, and water troughs - Lessee Responsibilities: - Year-round cattle supervision and after-hours management - Maintenance of fencing, irrigation systems, and cattle watering systems - Compliance with all water quality regulations - Management of irrigation duties annually from March 1 to September 30 - Ability to assume operations immediately upon lease execution - Lease Term: - Minimum five-year lease with options to extend annually for up to two additional years - Notable Requirements: - Lessee must demonstrate experience in farming operations - Adequate insurance required - Exclusive use for beef cattle; no other livestock or uses permitted - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a land lease opportunity

Description

The City of Los Banos is soliciting proposals from qualified farming operations or operators to lease approximately 465 acres of pasture land at the City of Los Banos Wastewater Treatment Plant. The land use is regulated by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and limited to beef cattle. Proposals must be submitted by May 1, 2025, and will be evaluated based on criteria in the RFP. The lease term is a minimum of five years with options to extend, and the lessee is responsible for maintenance and compliance with water quality regulations.

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