2621532- Smmc- Goat Herbivory -Mrca Project- Sow Attached

Solicitation RFB-IS-26200329-1, issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Internal Services on behalf of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, seeks a contractor to provide prescribed herbivore grazing services for hazardous fuel mitigation. The project covers 196 acres of Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority lands, specifically within the Crummer South, Crummer North, Big Rock, and Santa Maria areas. The primary objective is to reduce hazardous vegetation fuel loads and control invasive species to support wildfire prevention and preserve native plant communities. The contractor is required to provide healthy goats or sheep, necessary equipment, and a qualified shepherd for constant oversight. Work must commence within 30 days of the award and be completed within 12 months. Key requirements include the installation and removal of fencing and water systems, the establishment of buffers around environmentally sensitive zones, and the submission of weekly progress reports and daily documentation via Survey123. Bidders must demonstrate experience with prescribed grazing in fire management contexts and comply with California Labor Code prevailing wage requirements. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the Vendor Self Service portal by November 13, 2025, and must include all mandatory procurement forms from Appendix A, including the Community Business Enterprise Information Form in Excel format. Award is expected to be based on the lowest responsible bidder.