Vegetation Control Service Open Area Grazing in City Parks

The City of Sacramento's Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment, Park Operations Division, is seeking a contractor to provide annual grazing services using sheep and/or goats to manage vegetation and reduce fuel loads across multiple city parks and natural areas. The primary locations include Del Paso Regional Park, North Natomas Regional Park, and North Laguna Creek Wildlife Area, covering approximately 130, 117, and 39 acres respectively. The scope of work may expand to include additional sites as needed, with specific tasks requested through formal quotes and approved via task orders by the Park Maintenance Division. The contract aims to facilitate environmentally sustainable vegetation control through targeted grazing, supporting fire safety and ecological management. The solicitation, titled "Vegetation Control Service Open Area Grazing in City Parks," was posted on January 4, 2024, with a response deadline of January 24, 2024. It is open to qualified vendors under NAICS code 561730, which covers landscaping and groundskeeping services. Interested parties can contact Kimberly Rhodes at the City of Sacramento for further details or to submit proposals. The contract emphasizes flexible, on-demand grazing services to effectively manage large open areas and potentially additional sites in the future, ensuring ongoing vegetation management aligned with city safety and environmental goals.