City of Menlo Park PlanetBids #2026-042926

Annual Goat Grazing Services for Vegetation Management at Menlo Park City Parks

This opportunity involves annual goat vegetation maintenance services for two city parks in Menlo Park, California. - Government Buyer: - City of Menlo Park Public Works Department, Parks Office - Scope of Work: - Annual goat grazing for weed abatement and fire prevention at Sharon Hills Park (12.5 acres) and Sharon Park (9.83 acres) - Contractor must provide goats, at least one livestock guardian dog, portable fencing, temporary pens, food, water, and sanitary bedding - All labor, materials, equipment, and supervision required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict prohibition of toxic chemical sprays and mechanized equipment - Compliance with California Department of Food and Agriculture best practices and prevailing wage laws - Contractor must have at least 10 years of experience, provide 24/7 onsite personnel, and have an on-call veterinarian - Services must align with the City's Integrated Pest Management Plan and Climate Action Plan - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Period of Performance: - Three-year contract; grazing must be completed annually by the end of June - Place of Performance: - Sharon Hills Park and Sharon Park, Menlo Park, CA - City of Menlo Park Public Works Department, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025

Description

The City of Menlo Park Public Works Department seeks proposals from experienced contractors to provide goat vegetation maintenance services at Sharon Hills Park and Sharon Park. The contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, and supervision for goat grazing for weed abatement and fire prevention, aligning with the City's Integrated Pest Management Plan and Climate Action Plan. The project involves a three-year agreement for annual services, including the use of livestock guardian dogs, portable fencing, and adherence to California Department of Food and Agriculture best practices. The City will provide potable water where available and will monitor site quality and grazing progress.

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