California eProcure #P2025305

Permit for Managed Grazing at Ludwig Grazing Management Unit, Santa Rosa Plain Vernal Pool Ecological Reserve

This opportunity from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) seeks a qualified party to manage excess vegetation through livestock grazing at the Ludwig Grazing Management Unit within the Santa Rosa Plain Vernal Pool Ecological Reserve in Sonoma County. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), under the State of California Natural Resources Agency, Bay-Delta Region - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or named vendors; this is a service-based permit opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal (Grazing) on approximately 35 acres - Service involves managed livestock grazing to remove excess vegetation, support endangered species habitat, and control invasive plants - Permit covers two properties: Margaret West Conservation Bank (1650 Ludwig Avenue) and Turner Conservation Bank (1221 Butler Avenue), both in Santa Rosa, CA - Part number: P2025305 (for permit tracking) - Quantity: 1 permit - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Nonexclusive permit for up to 5 years (four years, four months, and eleven days standard term) - Annual grazing periods: Year 1 is four months and eleven days; Years 2-5 are eight months each - Annual permit fee based on bid per acre for 35 acres - Mandatory site inspection prior to bid submission - Livestock stocking rates and grazing periods may be adjusted by CDFW - Permittee must respond to emergencies within 30 minutes and remove livestock within 72 hours if required - Extensive insurance requirements, including general liability, auto liability, and workers compensation, with specific endorsements and documentation - Compliance with all public and environmental regulations, and property maintenance standards - Early termination by the State is possible with 90 days notice - Place of Performance: - Ludwig Grazing Management Unit, Santa Rosa Plain Vernal Pool Ecological Reserve, including Margaret West and Turner Conservation Banks, Santa Rosa, CA - Contracting office: CDFW Bay-Delta Region Office, Fairfield, CA

Description

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is soliciting bids for a Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal (Grazing) on approximately 35 acres of the Ludwig Grazing Management Unit within the Santa Rosa Plain Vernal Pool Ecological Reserve in Sonoma County. The permit term is approximately four years and four months, starting June 4, 2026, with specific grazing periods each year. Bidders must attend a mandatory site inspection on April 21, 2026, and meet minimum qualifications including livestock capacity and emergency response capability. The annual permit fee is based on the bid amount per acre times 35 acres.

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