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Goat Grazing and Biological Fuel Reduction

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The contract involves providing goat herding services to manage resprouting vegetation following treatment activities, specifically to reduce biological fuel loads in designated areas. Goats will be utilized as a natural and sustainable method to control regrowth, helping to mitigate wildfire risks by consuming invasive and flammable plant material. In addition to grazing, the contractor is responsible for installing exclusion fencing to safeguard sensitive ecological zones, cultural resources, or other protected areas from accidental disturbance during the operation. This work is classified under NAICS code 112990 and is structured as a subcontract under the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, with performance centered in the 95321 zip code area. The project is scheduled to be posted on June 10, 2026, and aligns with broader land management and wildfire prevention goals in California.

General Info

Goat herding to control vegetation and reduce wildfire risk with fencing in 95321, under CDFW subcontract.

Agency

California Forestry and Fire Protection, Department of

NAICS

112990 - All Other Animal ProductionView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, 95321

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of Pine Mountain Lake Fuel Reduction Project.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PostedJun 10

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AgencyCalifornia Forestry and Fire Protection, Department of

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California Forestry and Fire Protection, Department of

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Provide goat herding services to browse resprouting vegetation post-treatment, including installation of exclusion fencing to protect sensitive areas.

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