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Livestock Grazing Vegetation Management in Benicia Open Space

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RFP# 26-047State & Local

Submission Closed03/05/2026, 01:00:02 AM UTC

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NAICS: 112420

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Goat Grazing ServicesThis subcontract for Goat Grazing Services involves performing targeted fuel management for the City of South Pasadena to reduce fire risks. The project requires the deployment of goats to graze 35 acres of city-owned property, focusing on clearing flammable invasive species, dry grasses, and brush. Priority is placed on areas within 100 feet of residential structures located in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The service provider will utilize portable fencing and containment systems to manage the livestock and ensure the effective delivery of cleared vegetation and reduced fuel loads. This effort falls under NAICS code 112420 and is designed to support prime contractors in executing vegetation management projects within South Pasadena, California.

City of South Pasadena

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Goat Grazing and Vegetation Management Pilot Program

Solicitation # Capra Agreement

The City of South Pasadena is implementing the Goat Grazing and Vegetation Management Pilot Program to conduct targeted fuel management on 35 acres of city-owned or controlled property. The project focuses on areas within 100 feet of legal residential structures located in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The primary objective is to mitigate wildfire emergencies by utilizing goat grazing and limited hand or mechanical vegetation management to clear flammable invasive species, such as dry grasses and brush. These activities are designed to create natural firebreaks and defensible space around homes, reducing the intensity of potential fires and improving firefighting effectiveness in wildland-urban interface areas. This short-term pilot program is scheduled to last approximately one month and will be monitored and managed by professional staff, with the City maintaining the authority to modify or halt activities based on site conditions. The project is classified under NAICS code 112420 and is associated with a Notice of Exemption for environmental compliance. The primary point of contact for the initiative is Fire Chief Greg Lloyd.

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SSB NCAO Goat and Sheep GrazingThe Bureau of Reclamation, under the Department of the Interior, is forecasting a contract for prescribed goat and sheep grazing services to mitigate wildfire risks on NCAO lands. This project falls under NAICS code 112420 and is intended to reduce combustible vegetation to enhance fire safety and land management. The forecast was posted on January 8, 2026, and is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Interested parties can coordinate with point of contact Nandini Johnson or Small Business Specialist Paul A. Hendree for further details regarding this procurement opportunity.

Bureau of Reclamation

POSTED

10 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A

AI Contract Overview

The City of Benicia, located in Solano County along the Carquinez Strait, is seeking services to manage vegetation within 27 designated open space areas in its Southampton community to mitigate wildfire risks. These open spaces border residential neighborhoods classified as Wildland Urban Interface, where rapid and intense fires can spread from natural vegetation onto private properties. To address this, the City intends to implement prescribed vegetation management primarily through livestock grazing, with a preference for goats due to their ability to navigate steep terrain and effectively reduce fire fuels. The contract requires livestock grazing within 0 to 50 feet of private property lines adjacent to open spaces, using portable fencing to prevent trespass. Vegetation must be maintained at four inches or less by June 30, 2026. If livestock grazing proves infeasible in any area, mechanical or manual vegetation control methods such as mowing, discing, or handwork must be employed. The contractor is also responsible for return visits to manage regrowth at their own expense to ensure compliance with vegetation height requirements. This solicitation (RFP# 26-047), posted by the Benicia Fire Department in February 2026, outlines the need for a comprehensive approach combining grazing and alternative vegetation controls to reduce wildfire fuels in sensitive open space areas. The contract emphasizes adherence to fire risk reduction standards, containment of livestock within specified zones, and adaptability to site conditions. Communication and coordination will be managed through designated city contacts, with clear performance deadlines and monitoring provisions. Previous agreements referenced establish the City’s standard contractual requirements, including compliance with prevailing wage laws, timely invoicing, contractor independence, and adherence to professional and legal standards, providing a framework for this project’s service expectations and administrative oversight.

General Info

Manage vegetation in 27 Benicia areas using goat grazing or alternative methods, maintain height under four inches by June 2026.

Agency

California → Fire

NAICS

112420 - Goat Farming

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Example Design Architect Professional Services Agreement

23 pages · contract-document

High

Example Over $50k PSA Maintenance Repair Services Agreement

9 pages · contract-document

High

Livestock Grazing Professional Services Agreement 2026

22 pages · contract-document

High

Professional Services Master Agreement - City of Benicia and Example Vendor

12 pages · contract-document

High

RFP 26-047 Livestock Grazing Vegetation Management in Benicia Open Space

21 pages · rfp

High

Exhibit A - 216.14 Acres

1 page · exhibit

Low

Exhibit B - Goat Buffer Acreage 2025

1 page · exhibit

Low

Exhibit B - Goat Buffer Acreage Map

1 page · other

Low

Proposal Authorization for City of Benicia RFQ/RFP

1 page · proposal-authorization

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedFeb 18

Solicitation

Response DeadlineMar 5

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

03/05/2026, 01:00:02 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → Fire

Contacts2 people available

OfficeBenicia, CA, 94510, USA

Organization / AgencyCalifornia → Fire

Office AddressBenicia, CA, 94510, USA

Contacts

Della OlmSenior Management Analyst

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Lindsay WestSenior Financial Analyst

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Benicia is a historic, waterfront city of approximately 27,000 residents located in Solano County along the Carquinez Strait. Benicia's Southampton community includes areas referred to as Wildland Urban Interface, where the neighborhoods encircle open spaces. These open spaces add to the beauty and charm of the City, but also create a significant challenge for fire suppression, since the rear property lines of a large ratio of homes are exposed to the threat of fires from City-owned open spaces. Due to the topography of the hillsides and the nature of the vegetation, fires originating in the open spaces often burn with speed and intensity, occasionally transitioning onto residential property, including fences, decks, patios, roofs, and homes. To reduce this risk, prescribed vegetation management occurs each spring to reduce weeds and slow fire spread in open spaces. By strategically reducing areas of vegetation around the perimeters, firefighting crews have a better chance of keeping the fires in the open spaces and out of residential structures. The Fire Department has identified 27 open space areas within the City that require vegetation management utilizing livestock grazing, preferably goat grazing. Goats are preferred because of their ability to easily navigate the steep terrain and reduce vegetation. To most effectively manage Benicia's open space vegetation and reduce fire risk of the surrounding homes, contract requirements include: Livestock herds shall be utilized to graze open spaces and effectively abate potential fire fuels with 0-50 feet of private property lines surrounding the open spaces. The herder shall use portable fencing to contain the grazing livestock, and prevent the livestock from trespassing onto private property. All areas must be grazed to reduce vegetation and maintain weed growth at four inches or less in height on June 30, 2026. If weather conditions result in additional vegetation growth after an area is grazed, the livestock will need to revisit regrowth areas at the consultant's expense. If the consultant is unable to utilize livestock to manage vegetation in one of the areas depicted on the map, then they will need to mow, disc, or use handwork to reduce the vegetation.