Texas DIR/ESBD #802-27-68451

Palo Duro Canyon State Park cattle-grazing lease covering approximately 3,465 acres

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking a qualified operator to manage cattle grazing across approximately 3,465 acres at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. - Government buyer: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Purchasing and Contracting Section, Purchasing and Contracting C-1. - Opportunity: Livestock-grazing lease covering three pastures in Randall and Armstrong Counties, Texas: Upper Mesquite Mesa (1,523 acres), Lower Mesquite Mesa (523 acres), and Cita Canyon (1,419 acres). - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs or bidding vendors are named. Lighthouse Ranch is identified as private property that must be crossed for vehicular access. - Price and stocking: Bids are priced per Animal Unit Month (AUM); the initial bid calculation uses a minimum of 200 animal units for 35 grazing months. Annual stocking rates are subject to forage conditions, and the award is to the qualified bidder offering the highest price per AUM. - Lessee responsibilities: Manage grazing and herds, care for livestock and provide supplemental feed and minerals, and maintain and repair fencing and water facilities. - Land and resource goals: Support healthy range conditions, native plants, wildlife habitat, and conservation of natural and cultural resources; control woody species such as mesquite, prickly pear, and juniper; and keep livestock use consistent with available forage. - Qualifications and access: Bidders need stockman and range-resource management experience, including personal supervision of ranching and grazing operations. The grazing area is landlocked, and vehicle access is available only by crossing Lighthouse Ranch.

Description

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is soliciting bids for a livestock-grazing lease at Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Randall and Armstrong Counties, Texas. The lease covers approximately 3,465 acres across the Upper Mesquite Mesa, Lower Mesquite Mesa, and Cita Canyon pastures. The grazing area is landlocked and has no vehicular access except by crossing Lighthouse Ranch, private property. The initial lease runs from award through September 30, 2031, with an option for one additional five-year term; bids are due October 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.

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