California eProcure #L-3198

Ground Lease and Sustainable Land Management at Wasco State Prison, California

This opportunity is for a ground lease and sustainable land management at Wasco State Prison in Kern County, California. - Government Buyer: - California Department of General Services (DGS), on behalf of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) - State Owned Leasing and Development office - Scope of Lease: - Approximately 353.4 acres total - About 273 acres currently farmed for fodder crops (hay, alfalfa) - Remaining acreage as open space - Requirements: - Submission of a Sustainable Land Management Plan (SLMP) covering all open space - Must address farming, weed abatement, fire and mosquito control - Optional livestock grazing with a management plan - Lessee responsible for all farming operations, equipment, permits, and compliance with water regulations - Irrigation water provided from recycled effluent; no guarantee of availability, quality, or quantity - Mandatory pre-bid conference and security clearance for site access - Lease Term: - Initial five-year term, with three five-year renewal options (up to 20 years) - State retains early termination rights - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a land lease and management opportunity rather than a procurement of goods. - Notable: Lessee must use sustainable land management practices and submit detailed farming and grazing plans.

Description

The California Department of General Services (DGS) on behalf of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) invites proposals for farming and land management leases on approximately 353.4 acres at Wasco State Prison (WSP). The lease includes farming on approximately 273 acres for growing, rotating, maintaining, and harvesting fodder crops. Bidders must submit a Sustainable Land Management Plan (SLMP) covering all WSP open space, including weed abatement and fire and mosquito control. Irrigation water is sourced from recycled effluent with no guarantee of availability, quality, or quantity. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled, and the lease terms include sustainable land management requirements.

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