Thousand Oaks Opengov #283330

Managed Grazing Habitat Restoration for 50 Acres in Thousand Oaks, CA

This opportunity involves a habitat restoration project using managed grazing in Thousand Oaks, CA: - Government Buyer: - Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA), a joint-powers agency of the City of Thousand Oaks and Conejo Recreation and Park District - Scope of Work: - Design and implement a managed grazing program on approximately 50 acres of open space - Objectives include removal of annual-grass thatch, suppression of non-native annual grasses, and promotion of native perennial bunchgrasses - Includes grazing management, fencing, monitoring, and adaptive management - Contractor Requirements: - Recommend grazing prescription (animal type, stocking rate, timing, intensity, confinement method, adaptive management) - Demonstrate qualifications and experience in conservation or habitat restoration grazing - Comply with all applicable laws and prevailing wage requirements - Provide detailed scope, schedule, and budget in proposal - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified contractors with relevant expertise - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on ecological outcomes and native grassland restoration - Project is considered a public work and subject to prevailing wages

Description

The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to design and implement a managed grazing program on approximately 50 acres of open space in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, California. The project aims to restore habitat through prescribed livestock grazing to remove accumulated grass thatch, suppress non-native grasses, and promote native perennial bunchgrasses. The scope includes grazing management, fencing, monitoring, and adaptive management with an emphasis on ecological outcomes and native grassland restoration. Proposals must include detailed scope, schedule, budget, proof of qualifications, and compliance with laws.

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