Cattle Grazing Land Lease within the Lower Dry Creek Floodplain

The Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) is soliciting proposals for a cattle grazing land lease on approximately 532 acres of managed land in the Rio Linda area of Sacramento County, California. The lease period runs from March 1, 2027, through February 28, 2030, with two optional one-year extensions, at a nominal annual rental cost of 2,000 dollars. The primary objectives of the operation are to maintain wildlife habitat and native vegetation, control invasive plants, manage hazardous fuels, and provide a stewardship presence. The base stocking capacity is 711 animal unit months per year, though this may fluctuate between 397 and 1,130 AUMs based on annual rainfall and potential forage loss from flooding or wildfire. Qualified applicants must have at least two years of experience in conservation-oriented grazing and the ability to respond to emergencies within 12 hours. Proposals will be evaluated based on past experience with conservation grazing (30 percent), references (30 percent), and the feasibility of the grazing proposal (40 percent). The selected grazer must adhere to strict fire safety standards, including the use of spark arrestors and specific hand tools, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile, workers compensation, and 1 million dollars in environmental insurance. Submissions are due by 4:00 p.m. on December 8, 2026, via the Open Gov Procurement portal, and final selection is subject to approval by the SAFCA Board of Directors.