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This Solicitation opportunity from California was posted on September 24, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Cosumnes River Ecological Reserve McFarland Unit Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal P2025206

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0000036777State & Local

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NAICS: 115310
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Federal
F--16.5 ROAD MANUAL HAZARD FUELS REDUX
Solicitation # 140L3726Q0163
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The contract involves issuing a permit for excess vegetation disposal through grazing on approximately 408 acres of the McFarland Unit within the Cosumnes River Ecological Reserve in Sacramento County, California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) seeks qualified livestock operators capable of managing vegetation in a manner that supports habitat conservation, riparian forest enhancement, and salmon recovery. The permit, expected to last about one year and seven months starting January 1, 2026, requires grazing activities from January 1 to May 31 annually, with a maximum of 100 Animal Units per month. Bidders must propose a fee per Animal Unit per month, which will be evaluated for scoring, and payments are scheduled biannually. The process emphasizes ecological standards, including maintaining specific residual dry matter levels, and encourages innovative, environmentally sensitive grazing practices. Proposal submission is tightly regulated, requiring all responses to be sealed, clearly marked, and submitted in hard copy by November 4, 2025. The process mandates a mandatory site inspection scheduled for October 10, 2025, with certification required from both the bidder and the site manager. The evaluation criteria prioritize qualifications, references, legal disclosures, technical approach to project goals, and proposed fee, with a total scoring system guiding award decisions. The contract incorporates detailed provisions on insurance, liability, conflict of interest disclosures, and organizational qualifications, referencing a standard permit template and associated exhibits. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including business entity verification, certifications, and certifications of site inspection, to ensure responsiveness. The agreement emphasizes compliance with state laws, environmental standards, and transparency, with specific instructions on proposal formatting, attachments, and submission procedures to ensure a fair and thorough selection process.

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Agency

California → Department of Fish & WildlifeView Agency

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for ForestryView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(3)

Guide to Land Use Agreement Insurance Documentation

PDF8 pagescontract-document

RFP for Permit: Excess Vegetation Disposal at Cosumnes River Ecological Reserve McFarland Unit

PDF43 pagesrfp

Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal

PDF21 pagescontract-document

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AgencyCalifornia → Department of Fish & Wildlife
Contacts1 person available
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California → Department of Fish & Wildlife
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Pursuant to Fish and Game Code Sections 1010 and 1745.1(a), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), serving as an agent of the State of California (STATE), offers this Request for Proposal (RFP) to issue a Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal (Grazing). The proposed vegetation disposal activity will be conducted with nonexclusive rights on approximately 408 acres of real property known as the McFarland Unit, referred to as the Premises, on the Cosumnes River Ecological Reserve (CRER), in Sacramento County.

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