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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

RFQ #Q26-06

Eagle's Nest Open Space (ENOS) - Grazing Lease

RFQ SUMMARY:

To enter into a lease agreement with a responsible and qualified lessee for livestock grazing at the Eagle’s Nest Open Space (ENOS) in Larimer County, Colorado.

OPTIONAL ON-SITE VISIT: August 6, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m. (MT)

It is recommended, but not required, for those interested in submitting a quote to attend this on-site meeting, at the date and time above. The ENOS trail head is located at 1000 Rattlesnake Rd, Livermore, CO 80536. Meet at the parking lot to sign in and gather into county vehicles for viewing the grazing areas, caravan will depart at 10:15 a.m. behind the closed gates.

QUESTION DEADLINE: August 19, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m. (MT)

All questions regarding this solicitation must be emailed to the Purchasing Contact identified below. If you do not receive a confirmation email of receipt, please call their phone number listed to verify your questions have been received. No inquiry will be accepted after the date and time referenced above. All responses to questions received will be answered via Addendum only. Any Addenda issued will be posted on the County’s BidNet site at the link below.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTALS: September 15, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m. (MT)

All quotations must be emailed to the Contact Person identified below by the due date and time shown here or by subsequent change addenda. If you do not receive a confirmation email of receipt, please call the Contact Person to verify receipt of your quotation. Responsibility for timely submittal of your quotation prior to the deadline lies solely with the entity/person submitting. Quotes may be submitted early, but will not be processed or evaluated until after the deadline. Quotes received after the closing date and time specified above will NOT be considered.

BIDNET PORTAL / RFQ OFFICIAL WEBSITE:

To view official RFQ documents and any addenda, use the following link:

https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/larimer-county/

CONTACT PERSON:

Purchasing Agent Sarah Brightman, brightss@co.larimer.co.us, 970-498-5873

NOTE: Unauthorized contact with a County employee during this competitive process, other than the Contact Person listed above or Purchasing Manager, regarding this RFQ may result in disqualification of your Quote.

INTENT

The Larimer County Purchasing Department is requesting quotations for livestock grazing at the Eagle’s Nest Open Space (ENOS) in Larimer County, Colorado. The County intends to enter into an agreement with a lessee beginning January 1, 2027, with selection for award of this lease on or about October 15, 2026.

2. QUALIFICATIONS

The lease applicant must own property in Larimer County, as directed by the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners on June 20, 2011.

https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/larimer-county/ mailto:%20sbrightman@larimer.org

3. OVERVIEW

Overall Vision Larimer County’s open spaces are primarily managed for native habitats and intact ecological systems. Given these lands evolved with grazing, it is one tool used to help manage native grassland communities. Grazing can help achieve ecological benefits by enhancing native habitat through invasive weed management, promoting plant growth and diversity, and benefitting species that depend on specific habitat requirements (such as grassland birds). Thus, where appropriate, prescriptive grazing plans focused on creating habitat mosaics, mimicking natural processes, and creating structural heterogeneity and diversity within plant communities, can be used by Larimer County to meet vegetation management objectives on conserved lands.

Grazing activities will be guided by clear conservation outcomes and performed via third party producers via leases.

Ecological Resource Management The goal of grazing management on lands owned and managed by the Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is to achieve conservation outcomes concerning soil health, water quality and quantity and natural habitat enhancements. Specifically, on ENOS, LCDNR's goals are to provide for preservation, restoration, and maintenance of native plant communities, and to protect rare plant and wildlife species.

Through this RFQ, a five (5) year grazing lease will be established and will be governed by provisions of the grazing lease agreement and an annual grazing plan between the lessee and the County. Sustaining an overall range condition of “good” or “better” (as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service) through enhancement of ecological conditions will be the basis for the annual grazing plan. Enhancement of native grasses and ecological conditions and sustaining an overall range condition of good condition (or better), as defined and in consultation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), as the basis for the annual grazing plan. The County is responsible for noxious weed control.

EAGLE’S NEST OPEN SPACE INFORMATION

Background The 755-acre Eagle’s Nest Open Space (ENOS) was purchased by Larimer County in 2001 and is managed by LCDNR for its natural, visual, geological, agricultural and nature-based public access values.

Climate ENOS has a highly variable, semi-arid climate with an average annual precipitation of 14.4 inches. The highest amount of precipitation occurs in May. The average maximum daily temperature (F) is approximately 70 degrees or above from May through September, with the daily average maximum reaching approximately 85 degrees in July and August. High temperatures may exceed 100 degrees, but nights are cooler with an average low during the summer of approximately 54 degrees. Winters are generally cold but are characterized by temperature swings. January is the coldest month with an average daily maximum of 41.5 degrees and minimum of 13.6 degrees.

Topography/Geology/Soils ENOS includes spectacular rock outcrops, rugged terrain and rolling foothill topography. The elevation varies from approximately 5,640 - 6,350 feet, with the highest point on the property being Eagle’s Nest Rock at 6,353 feet. The North Fork of the Cache la Poudre River, which bisects ENOS, is comprised of quaternary alluvium or unconsolidated deposits of silt, sand, and gravel including colluvium along sides of valleys and at heads of tributary drainages. The two main soil types are shallow, well drained sandy loam, and shallow to deep, well-drained, sandy loam and gravely sandy loam.

Hydrology The steep slopes and folding landforms within ENOS act to drain surface runoff towards many small drainages and ultimately the North Fork of the Cache la Poudre River. Given the semi-arid climate, these drainages generally carry intermittent flows most common during the spring snowmelt period and after heavy rain events.

There are no adjudicated springs, however, there are at least four springs on the property which feed multiple drainages.

Vegetation

Vegetation types present at ENOS include foothills grasslands complex, mountain mahogany shrublands, ponderosa pine woodlands and riparian areas. Shrub, forbs and grass species include needle-and-thread, big bluestem, blue grama, buffalo grass, green needlegrass, pussytoes, spike fescue, oatgrass, blazing star, buckwheat, timothy, great basin wildrye, Kentucky bluegrass, fringed sage, scurfpea, western wheatgrass, side-oats grama, broom snakeweed, fringed sage, bluebunch wheatgrass, waxflower, native thistle, lupine, coneflower, Indian ricegrass, mountain mahogany, skunkbrush, currant, and rabbitbrush. Riparian areas along the North Fork of the Poudre River are fenced off from general grazing but are occasionally opened up for flash grazing.

Some invasive/exotic plants have become established on the property, including cheatgrass, brome, crested wheatgrass, field bindweed, mullein, Canada thistle, musk thistle, leafy spurge, dalmation toadflax, hoary cress, and hounds tongue. LCDNR has an active program to monitor, control or eradicate these species.

Wildlife ENOS supports a variety of wildlife including mountain lion, coyote, mule deer, white-tail deer, black bear, elk, rabbits, skunks, rattlesnakes, toads, lizards, etc. High rock outcrops are nest sites and winter foraging locations for hunting and perching raptors including prairie falcons, ferruginous hawks, red-tailed hawks, great-horned owls, bald eagles and golden eagles. Golden eagles have been nesting at ENOS for over a century, using one of two nest sites typically each year.

The North Fork of the Poudre River supports beavers and several native fish including the Iowa and Johnny darter, white sucker, chubs and long-nosed dace. Non-native species include brown and rainbow trout.

Fishing is allowed on the North Fork of the Poudre River within ENOS, but river access below the bridge is closed during the golden eagle nesting period.

Hunting for deer and elk by archery and muzzle-loaded firearm is allowed on ENOS during those designated seasons. Additionally, access across ENOS to US Forest Service lands is allowed for the big game rifle seasons.

GRAZING FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Pastures The property consists of four (4) pastures currently used for grazing:

• North Pasture of 50 acres with wet period water in a small detention pond.

• North Middle Pasture of 205 grazable acres with two water troughs on a pipeline supplied by a year-round spring.

• South Middle Pasture of 150 grazable acres with a water trough on a pipeline supplied by a year-round spring and a water gap on the North Fork of the Poudre River.

• South Pasture of 180 grazable acres with three water gaps on the North Fork of the Poudre River.

Range conditions are generally good. Poor conditions exist in areas near livestock watering, where livestock congregate, and where poorer soils along the ridges produce weaker stands of grass more susceptible to over utilization. The County began grazing management of the property in 2001. The current grazing plan allows up to 70 Animal Unit Months (AUMs), with the provision that AUMs could be increased or decreased based on weather, water availability and range conditions. AUMs will be calculated using the most current NRCS-recommended Animal-Units Equivalent Guide (Exhibit C).

Facilities and Infrastructure There are approximately eight (8) miles of property boundary and interior fences, mostly 4-strand barbed wire, in fair to good condition. There is a working corral and loafing shed at the north end of the South Middle and North Middle Pasture fence with a road to it.

An all-season, gravel road runs through ENOS to a public trailhead and parking area and is open all year. This road is also used as access to four (4) neighboring private properties. A dirt road, portions of which are part of the open space trail system, runs from the trailhead parking area to a bridge across the North Fork of the Poudre River. South of the bridge, the road forks with one segment going to an adjacent ranch property, and one segment going to USFS property. Vehicle access is restricted or requires authorization on some of the roads, and authorization is needed for off road vehicular travel as stated in the lease agreement.

There are several wet-season intermittent springs, and one good, year-round spring in the North Middle Pasture, which has been developed and supplies two water troughs through a 4,000 foot pipeline.

Encumbrances and Easements Two (2) of the adjacent ranches have easements across ENOS on the existing roads to access portions of their property.

Public Access Use ENOS is currently open year-round for hiking and equestrian use as well as for limited seasonal archery hunting.

There are five (5) miles of trails with a trailhead parking area one (1) mile from County Road 74E. Recreational users are not allowed off trail, except to hunt or fish.

Cultural Resources The most prominent cultural resource at ENOS are some foundation remnants of the Catherine L. Chaffee homestead southeast of the bridge over the North Fork of the Poudre River that dates from 1887. It was the site of the first meeting of the Livermore Women’s Club in August 1896 and the Livermore Women’s Club erected a commemorative flagstone on the site.

Adjacent Land Use ENOS is bordered on the south and southwest by the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest. To the east, north, and west, as well as along a portion of the southern property line, the property is bordered by three (3) privately owned ranches. Portions of the east and north boundary are adjacent to 35-acre residential properties.

Location and Access ENOS is approximately 23 miles northwest of Fort Collins with the north end fronting Red Feather Lakes Road (County Road 74E) adjacent to the Livermore Fire Station. Portions of the property are in Section 34 of Township 10 North, Range 70 West, and Sections 3, 4, 9 and 10 of Township 9 North, Range 70 West. Access is by Rattlesnake Road to the trailhead parking area.

Fee The base rate proposed per AUM shall be equal to or greater than the Northern Colorado average based on the Colorado State University Land Rental and Custom Rates survey.

• The current published median price for Beef Cattle Grazing for Native Range per the Survey is $26.00.

• This regional rate is the minimum fee that will be considered for proposed grazing of your animals on

County property.

• This rate will increase annually (as directed by the Lease Agreement) depending on survey results but not drop below the 2025 Survey rate.

• Website for the 2025 Survey data: https://abm.extension.colostate.edu/custom-rates-survey/

• Payments for grazing the property will be per Section 3 of Attachment A – Grazing Lease Agreement.

4. SCOPE OF WORK

SPECIFIC LCDNR ECOLOGICAL/HABITAT OBJECTIVES

The Lessee, at a minimum, will provide, perform, and/or furnish the following:

1. Minimize soil disturbance on native grassland/soils by protecting existing intact plant communities and restoring diverse native plant communities.

2. Minimize soil disturbance with practices that promote minimum turning of the soil.

3. Rotate grazing to avoid soil compaction and increase soil organic matter and favor species diversity and community resilience to invasion of exotic species.

4. Develop water sources to protect sensitive areas, avoid water quality impacts, and allow grazing animals to disperse across the landscape.

5. Protect sensitive habitats by keeping livestock out of riparian and wetland areas with wildlife-friendly fences to avoid water quality impacts from feces and erosion inputs.

6. Develop grazing plans that articulate the primary site-specific conservation outcomes. On open space rangelands, these outcomes generally include promoting native plant community resilience and diversity, protecting soil and water, and benefiting species that depend on these plant communities.

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7. Develop grazing prescriptions with technical assistance from NRCS based on Ecological Site Descriptions that identify stocking rates, timing and duration of grazing and ensure best vegetation/habitat outcomes for wildlife and rare plant species/communities.

8. Locate grazing infrastructure to avoid/minimize surface impacts to sensitive cultural resources, natural resources, and rare plant species/communities.

9. Design grazing infrastructure to minimize direct resource impacts including the use of wildlife-friendly fencing, wildlife ladders in stock tanks, and water gaps while fencing cattle out of riparian and wetland areas, etc.

10. Favor practices that enhance habitat connectivity and avoid fragmenting landscapes and vegetation communities.

11. Create habitat improvements to cropland edges/corners and consider pollinator enhancements in plantings and in pesticide selection/use.

12. Time activities to avoid impacts to native species such as timing haying to avoid ground-nesting birds, limiting/avoiding activities within raptor buffers, etc. Larimer County will favor management decisions that protect and enhance native species (prairie dogs, nesting birds, etc.) over non-native species and livestock.

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

Lessee agrees to and will operate under the following:

1. The lessee must outline ways in which they will help achieve the County’s habitat objectives.

2. The lessee should expect frequent interactions with LCDNR staff.

3. The lessee will be involved in on-going monitoring of vegetation conditions by LCDNR and is expected to notify DNR of any issues or appearance of declining grazing conditions based on weather, stocking rates, etc.

4. Rotations and movement of livestock will be based on the vegetation conditions, and lessee shall allow flexibility to move animals at appropriate times.

5. Lessee will maintain records of the number of animal units per month in each pasture.

6. Lessee will cooperatively integrate grazing with other open space uses, including public trailhead/trail access, limited hunting, research and resource management activities.

7. Vehicular access on the leased premises shall be strictly as needed for livestock management purposes only.

Lessee shall not take vehicles on the Leased Premises when vehicular travel would result in resource damage. Any off-road use and use of some of the existing roads requires specific authorization for vehicle access. The lessee will obtain permission and coordinate with LCDNR.

8. Lessee is responsible for maintenance of grazing infrastructure, including but not limited to fences, stock tanks, buried water pipe, etc. (This includes filling tanks prior to grazing as well as draining tanks and water delivery systems in the fall.) Depending on the nature of maintenance needs LCDNR may, at its sole discretion, pay for improvements and repairs, and/or cost-share with lessee, etc., per issue and on a case-by-case basis.

5. AWARD AND AGREEMENT

5.2 The award of this solicitation will be based upon the most responsible, responsive, reasonable quote determined through the evaluation process.

5.3 To assist in the decision regarding the award: interviews may be held, references may be contacted, and other inquiries may be made to determine the abilities of the potential lessee.

5.4 Only one (1) lease will be offered on the open space this RFQ pertains to. A formal lease agreement will serve as the Contract between the County and Lessee.

5.5 A Sample of Larimer County’s Grazing Lease Agreement is included with this Request for Quotation as Attachment A – Sample Lease Agreement.

5.6 The initial term of the lease agreement will be for five (5) years, beginning on January 1, 2027 and terminating on December 31, 2031.

5.7 Larimer County, at its sole option, may offer to extend the lease agreement for up to one (1) additional 5-year term, for a maximum total lease period of 10 years. The terms and conditions may be reviewed and renegotiated at the time of renewal extension. The extension option may be exercised providing satisfactory performance and operations occur and all terms and conditions of the Contract have followed. Such extensions must be mutually agreed upon in writing, by and between the County and the Lessee.

5.8 Terminations and cancellations of the lease agreement are pursuant to the provisions of Section 15 of the lease agreement (See Attachment A).

5.9 Upon Notice of Award, the successful company or person selected is required to submit a valid Certificate of Insurance (COI) that meets, at a minimum, the Insurance Requirements published in the solicitation. This valid COI must be received by Larimer County within 10 calendar days of the Notice of Award and must show Larimer County listed as Additional Insured and Certificate Holder.

6. EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Quote submittals will be evaluated and scored by the criteria below. The rating scale will be for the available points; receiving the maximum points available per criteria would be considered an outstanding rating.

Criteria Standard Points Available

Proposed grazing plan & accommodation of other uses

• How well does the applicant’s grazing management Quote; including number, kind and class of livestock, period of use and grazing rotations, support LCDNR’s management objectives including ecological outcomes and recreational use?

Livestock/range knowledge and experience

• Rate the applicant’s knowledge and experience to manage livestock grazing, how well does this fit with LCDNR goals and requirements?

Operational capability

• How well does the applicant’s livestock operation fit with the Leased Premises? 1.) is there adequate equipment, people, skills and financial resources to manage livestock on the Leased Premises and meet the terms of the lease; 2.) does the applicant own land in Larimer County; and 3.) will the applicant’s livestock enter the Leased Premises from noxious weed-free area, or what practices do they employ to prevent the introduction of weed species from livestock or vehicles into the Leased Premises?

Care of the Leased Premises

• Rate the applicant’s ability to provide necessary service and maintenance of facilities, fences, pipelines, troughs, etc.; (i.e., willingness and assurances that facilities will be inspected/maintained, limiting vehicle access; and to identify and mitigate potential or occurring natural resource damage). Is the applicant willing to make improvements to the infrastructure through cost-sharing?

Proposed grazing fee

• Rate the applicant’s proposed fee to how it compares favorably with the regional average (with anything lower corresponding to enhanced practices/effort on behalf of the lessee to meet DNR’s defined objectives)?

Service Needs or Requests

• Are there any services or needs expected of LCDNR to be provided for the applicant(s)? 8

Maximum Possible Points = 100

6. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

BEFORE submitting a quote, confirm with your insurance carrier that you can meet the insurance requirements published in this solicitation. All questions regarding insurance requirements MUST be submitted during the inquiry period shown above on Page 1.

The coverages specified are purchased at the vendor/company's expense. The County’s insurance requirements may necessitate a company adding or increasing coverage/limits, and those changes may impact pricing for the proposed project. These costs must be included in your pricing at the time of quote submission and will not be permitted to be added later.

Coverages and Limits specified for this contractual agreement:

Prior to commencement of any work, contractor/vendor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance issued to Larimer County, 200 West Oak St., Suite 4000, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 as the Certificate Holder. The insurance required herein shall be procured and maintained in full force and effect for the duration of the Contract or Agreement and shall be written for not less than the following amounts, or greater if required by law. Such certificate shall be delivered to InsuranceCert@larimer.org.

1. Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability

1.1. Workers’ Compensation: Statutory

1.2. Employer's Liability: $100,000 Each Accident

$500,000 Disease-Policy Limit $100,000 Disease-Each Employee

1.3. Waiver of Subrogation in favor of Larimer County

1.4. If the contractor/vendor is not required to carry Workers’ Compensation coverage per Colorado

Workers’ Compensation Act 8-40-202(2)(b) a signed Workers’ Compensation waiver must be provided.

2. Commercial General Liability on an Occurrence Form with minimum limits as follows:

2.1. Per Occurrence Limit $1,000,000

2.2. General Aggregate Limit $2,000,000

2.3. Contractor/Vendor agrees that the insurance afforded the County is primary non-contributory.

3. Automobile Liability Insurance including coverage for all owned, non-owned, & hired autos. Limits to be as follows:

3.1. Bodily Injury & Property Damage Combined Single Limit $1,000,000

3.2. Lower limits may be accepted if automobiles are not used for transport in relation to goods/service provided as outlined in agreement (i.e. only commuting to job site).

4. Minimum required limits set forth herein may be met by utilizing a combination of excess/umbrella policies in conjunction with primary insurance policies if necessary.

5. General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance policies shall include Larimer County and its elected and appointed officials and employees as additional insureds as their interests may appear.

6. The County reserves the right to reject any insurer it deems not financially acceptable by insurance industry standards. Insurance Companies shall be licensed to do business in the State of Colorado and shall have an AM Best rating of not less than A- VII.

7. Notice of Cancellation: Each insurance policy required by the insurance provision of this Contract or Agreement shall provide the required coverage and shall not be suspended, voided, or canceled. Should any of the required policies be cancelled before the expiration date, notice shall be delivered to Larimer County, 200 West Oak St. Suite 4000, Fort Collins, CO 80521 or InsuranceCert@larimer.org.

8. Subcontractors: If subcontractors are used by contractor/vendor in the performance of contracted services, all subcontractors are required to carry insurance coverage consistent with the limits as listed in this document and the subcontractor must include Larimer County an additional insured as described in section V.

ANY DEVIATIONS FROM THE STANDARDS GIVEN ABOVE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE LARIMER

COUNTY RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION.

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7. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS

7.1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:

Portions of this solicitation may have been prepared or modified with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. All such content has been reviewed, verified, and approved for accuracy and compliance by the Purchasing Agent prior to issuance.

7.2 Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) / Disadvantaged Business Opportunities:

Larimer County, in accordance with Federal and State laws, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate. Larimer County strongly encourages the use of small and minority firms, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firm services.

Larimer County hereby notifies all Respondents they will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit a quotation in response to this RFQ and they will not be discriminated against on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex (including pregnancy), color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other applicable status protected by Federal, State, or local law in consideration for this contract.

7.3 General Requirements:

All businesses, organizations, and individuals contracting with Larimer County must comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended. For more information on these requirements and to read the full Title II text, please go to the following web page: https://www.ada.gov/ada_title_II.htm.

No entity/person shall be listed in the exclusions as federally debarred to receive initial award and any continued contract renewals. Such debarment will be checked through the System for Award Management, at https://sam.gov/SAM.

Prices and terms must remain in effect for 180 days from the date of opening quotes.

7.4 Reasonable Accommodations:

Per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Larimer County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability who need assistance. Services can be arranged with at least seven (7) business days’ notice. Please email the Contact Person listed on page 1 or call Relay Colorado 711. “Walk-in” requests for auxiliary aids and services will be honored to the extent possible but may be unavailable if advance notice is not provided.

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QUOTE FORM - Q26-06 ENOS GRAZING

• Quotes must be furnished exclusive of any Federal, State, or Local taxes.

• Review Attachment A and Exhibits A-D for data, rules, and map information provided for consideration in submitting a quotation. See List on Page 14 of this RFQ Document.

• Quotes should provide for operations which are equal to or exceed all the conditions included in the sample lease agreement.

• The sample lease agreement may be modified based on the successful lessee’s quote and grazing or livestock types.

• Complete and return all pages of this Quote Form by the specified due date and time.

• Quote responses should be mindful of the Criteria and Standards in the Evaluation Criteria of RFQ.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION

Please provide full identification of the person(s)/firm(s) responsible for the quote submitted, or if more than one entity is combining to submit a quote, please provide contact information for all entities, but you must designate one as the primary point of contact. (Use an additional page for those involved other than Primary Contact for this work/activity.)

Name(s), address(es):

Telephone number(s):

Email address(es):

Note owned property in Larimer County, if the contact address above is not in the County:

2. FEE

Please provide your proposed grazing fee:

Fee in terms of dollars per Animal Unit Equivalent Per Month, (AUM):

/AUM

3. REFERENCES

Please supply the name(s), address(es), and phone number(s) of two references relating to similar work/activity you have performed.

Reference #1:

Reference #2:

4. APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS & RESOURCES

4.1. Describe the knowledge and experience you have in range management and/or livestock management.

4.2 Describe your operation and the resources you have available for grazing management (e.g., livestock – please be specific on animal type, personnel, equipment, agricultural property and operations base, etc.).

4.4 Describe your financial resources: Do you have the financial resources to successfully continue or launch a grazing enterprise on Eagle’s Nest Open Space? If you do not currently have all necessary personnel, livestock, equipment, etc., what capital investments will be needed? Before final selection, applicants will be expected to supply proof that they have the financial capability to execute the quote.

5. GRAZING MANAGEMENT DETAILS

5.1 Please explain your goals for grazing the property. How do you feel your management would help LCDNR achieve the natural resources goals and objectives of Eagle’s Nest Open Space?

5.2 Provide an explanation of how you propose to manage livestock on the property. What services, changes in infrastructure, funds, and/or resources would you propose and provide? What services, changes in infrastructure, funds, and/or resources would you expect LCDNR to provide? Would you be willing to improve the existing infrastructure with appropriate incentives? You can provide attachments, drawings, maps, etc. to your quote to help explain intended plans if you wish.

5.3 Specifically, how will you assist LCDNR in appropriate management of Leased Premises (some examples may include: timely response to facilities maintenance, identifying and reporting natural resource damage, reporting violations by recreation users, riding versus driving to move livestock, placement of salt and mineral blocks, practices to prevent the introduction of weed species into the Leased Premises like grazing your livestock on non-weedy pastures prior to entering the Leased Premises and cleaning weed seed from vehicles before entering the Leased Premises, etc.).

5.4 How would the Leased Premises fit into your existing operation? For example, is the Eagle’s Nest Open Space the only place you would anticipate grazing? Do you own or lease other land in the surrounding area?

Where would your livestock be located when not grazing on the leased premises?

5.5 Describe the interactions you anticipate having with LCDNR staff (e.g., collaboration on annual grazing plans, requests for moving livestock, restrictions on vehicle use, etc.).

5.6 ENOS is managed for native wildlife. Describe how you and your staff would interact with and strive to enhance wildlife management.

5.7 Are there any additional services you anticipate providing or ways that your proposed operation benefits the mission of the LCDNR that you would like the selection committee to consider?

ADDENDA:

The contractor acknowledges receipt of the following Addenda:

Addendum Number Date of Addendum Date Received

The undersigned certifies that they are an authorized representative, have examined the specifications and instructions to respondents, and has submitted a quote in full compliance and without collusion with any other person, individual or corporation.

The undersigned certifies that neither the contractor nor subcontractors, the organization nor its principals are suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from procurement by the Federal government and do not appear on the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA).

For all employees hired to perform labor or services in the United States after November 6, 1986, firm will have completed Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

SIGNED:

PRINTED NAME:

COMPANY NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY: ____________________ STATE: ___________________ ZIP:

UNIQUE ENTITY ID________________________________________________________________________

DATE: TELEPHONE: FAX:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

For further information regarding this request for quotation, Q26-06, please contact Purchasing Agent Sarah Brightman at 970-498-5873, or brightss@co.larimer.co.us.

End of Quote Form Q26-06 ENOS GRAZING

ATTACHMENTS AND EXHIBITS INCLUDED HEREIN BY REFERENCE TO RFQ 26-06:

• Attachment A – Sample Grazing Lease Agreement

• Exhibit A – ENOS Legal Description

• Exhibit B – ENOS Grazing Plan Map

• Exhibit C – Animal Unit Equivalent Guide

• Exhibit D – LCDNR Regulations for Parks/Open Spaces