Professional Goat Grazing Services for Vegetation Management at Elkhorn Regional Park

Yolo County is issuing a Request for Information (RFI-2026-0001) to identify qualified organizations capable of providing professional goat grazing services for vegetation management at Elkhorn Regional Park in West Sacramento, California. The primary objective is to control the overgrowth of the native California grape and other invasive species through flash grazing, which will help the County mitigate fire risks and assess site conditions for future habitat restoration and project planning. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 21, 2026. The County requires detailed information via a Vendor Questionnaire regarding organizational experience, herd capacity, and grazing methodologies, including stocking rates and acreage completion speeds. Key operational requirements include the ability to provide comprehensive animal care, emergency response protocols for wildfires or flooding, and secure containment systems to ensure public safety in a park environment. Vendors must also demonstrate their ability to protect sensitive waterways and wildlife habitats, maintain all necessary legal permits and insurance, and provide detailed performance reporting with before-and-after documentation. The County is specifically looking for providers who can mobilize quickly and begin services immediately upon the execution of a future contract.