P2025202_SWA_IFB_(FINAL)_04_24_2025.pdf

State of California -The Natural Resources Agency GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE CHARLTON H. BONHAM, Director North Central Region 1701 Nimbus Rd.

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 www.wildlife.ca.gov

(Rev. 7/18/2024) Conserving California’s Wildlife Since 1870 Page 1

April 24, 2025

INVITATION FOR BID

Spenceville Wildlife Area – Parcel 1 Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal P2025202

Legal Basis of Authority 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 Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal (Grazing). The proposed vegetation disposal activity will be conducted with non-exclusive rights on approximately 1,380 acres of real property known as Parcel 1, referred to as the Premises, located within the Spenceville Wildlife Area (SWA), in the counties of Nevada and Yuba.

This is one of two allotments on the SWA that the CDFW is requesting bids for Permits for Excess Vegetation Disposal. IFBs can be obtained at caleprocure.ca.gov or by contacting the administrative contact named below. Please refer to IFB number:

P2025202.

Bids must be received no later than May 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

In the opinion of CDFW, this IFB is complete and without need of explanation. However, if you have questions, or should you need clarifying information, you may submit your inquiry in writing to the following administrative contact person. You may also ask questions at the site inspection.

CDFW Administrative Contact: CDFW Site Manager:

Name: Shannon Bennett Name: Mark Carroll Title: Assoc. Gov. Program Analyst Title: Fish & Wildlife Supervisor

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Address: 3207 Rutherford Rd.

Gridley, CA Address: 945 Oro Dam Blvd. W., Oroville CA Phone: (530) 846-7500 Phone: (530) 693-2110 Email: Shannon.bennett@wildlife.ca.gov Email: Mark.carroll@wildlife.ca.gov

Site Inspection Location Spenceville Wildlife Area – Shooting Range Waldo Rd south of Chuck Yeager Rd as shown in Exhibit A: Map

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Invitation for Bid – P2025202

It is mandatory that you inspect the site before submitting a proposal. The site inspection(s) will be held on April 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

NOTE: No verbal information given will be binding upon the STATE or the CDFW unless such information is issued in writing as an official addendum.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

A. Permit Term and Fee

B. Bidder Minimum Qualifications

C. Bid Requirements and Information

1. Key Action Dates

2. Mandatory Site Inspection

3. Questions and Answers

4. Submission of Bid

5. Evaluation and Selection

6. Basis of Award

7. Disposition of Bid

8. Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal Award

9. Protest

10. Sample Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal

11. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Requirement ……………….…….12

12. Exhibit A: Map ............................................................................................... i

13. Exhibit A–1: Legal Description of Site .......................................................... iii

14. Exhibit B: Site Operation Plan ...................................................................... iv

D. Required Attachments ...................................................................................... viii

Attachment 1 – Required Attachment Check List ............................................ viii Attachment 2 – Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet .................................................. ix Attachment 3 – Authorization Document .......................................................... xi Attachment 4 – Bid Form ..................................................................................xii Attachment 5 – Site Inspection Certification ..................................................... xiii Attachment 6 – Statement of Qualifications .....................................................xiv Attachment 7 – Bidder References .................................................................. xv

A. Permit Term and Fee

If awarded, the term of this Permit shall be four years and five months, commencing December 1, 2025, or upon approval of the STATE, whichever is later (Commencement Date), and terminating on April 30, 2030; with such rights of termination as are set forth in the Permit. The STATE shall have the right to delay the Commencement Date if the STATE determines that the condition of the Premises warrants such a delay.

The annual grazing period will be four months, starting January 1 and ending April 30.

The annual permit fee will be calculated as the product of the bid amount per Animal Unit Month (AUM), times 172 AUMs per month, times four months of grazing.

The Permit fee shall be due and payable in lawful United States funds, without demand, offset or deduction, as shown in the Payment Schedule below. If the Commencement Date is delayed, then the STATE may adjust the Permit fee for the first year of the term as provided in the Permit.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

No. PAYMENT DUE AMOUNT PERIOD COVERED 1 November 15, 2025, or Upon Permit Execution Whichever is Later

Half Annual Fee

January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

2 March 1, 2026 Half Annual Fee

January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

3 December 15, 2026 Half Annual Fee

January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

4 March 1, 2027 Half Annual Fee

January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

5 December 15, 2027 Half Annual Fee

January 1, 2028 – April 30, 2028

6 March 1, 2028 Half Annual Fee

January 1, 2028 – April 30, 2028

7 December 15, 2028 Half Annual Fee

January 1, 2029 – April 30, 2029

8 March 1, 2029 Half Annual Fee

January 1, 2029 – April 30, 2029

9 December 15, 2029 Half Annual Fee

January 1, 2030 – April 30, 2030

10 March 1, 2030 Half Annual Fee

January 1, 2030 – April 30, 2030

No credit against the fee or any other sums payable under the Permit shall be provided to Permittee for any contributions (including, without limitation, work done or materials or supplies furnished) by Permittee.

B. Bidder Minimum Qualifications

Past references as provided for in Attachment 4

Bidder must possess the number of livestock to satisfy the maximum number of AUMs as stated in Exhibit B.

C. Bid Requirements and Information

1. Key Action Dates

EVENT DATE

IFB Available to Bidders April 24, 2025 – May 7, 2025 Mandatory Site Inspection April 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Bid Submission Deadline May 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

Bid Opening May 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

Notice of Intent to Award May 13, 2025 Proposed Award Date May 16, 2025 Proposed Commencement Date December 1, 2025

2. Mandatory Site Inspection

a. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on April 30, 2025, at Spenceville WLA – Shooting Range Waldo Rd south of Chuck Yeager Rd as shown in Item 10 Exhibit A: Map for the purpose of discussing questions regarding this IFB and touring the site. No verbal information given will be binding upon the STATE or the CDFW unless such information is issued in writing as an official addendum. The site inspection questions, and original-or-corrected answers will be compiled and posted either separately, or in combination with the questions and answers addressed in Section 3 below.

b. In the event a bidder is unable to attend the mandatory pre-bid site inspection, an authorized representative may attend for the bidder. The representative may only sign-in for one bidder. No bid will be accepted unless the bidder or bidder’s authorized representative is in attendance.

c. For bidders who need assistance due to a disability, reasonable accommodation will be provided by the CDFW upon request for the mandatory site inspection. The bidder must contact Mark Carroll, Fish and Wildlife Supervisor II, (530) 693–2110, mark.carroll@wildlife.ca.gov no later than the fifth working day prior to the scheduled date and time of the site inspection to arrange for a reasonable accommodation.

3. Questions and Answers

Bidders requiring clarification of the intent or content of this IFB or on procedural matters regarding the competitive bid process may request clarification by submitting questions, in an email or envelope clearly marked "Questions Relating to IFB P2025202” to the CDFW administrative contact person listed on page one. To ensure a response, questions must be received by CDFW no less than seven business days prior to the bid submission deadline. At the sole discretion of the CDFW, questions may be paraphrased by CDFW for clarity.

Written responses to all questions will be collectively compiled and posted on the caleprocure.ca.gov website no later than five days prior to the submission deadline. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check for the list of questions and answers associated with this IFB.

4. Submission of Bid

a. All bids must be submitted under sealed cover and received by the

CDFW at the location indicated below on or before the date and time identified above in Section C, Bid Requirements and Information, Item

(1) Key Action Dates. The sealed cover must be plainly marked with the IFB number and title, must show the complete bidder’s name and address, and must be marked with "DO NOT OPEN", as shown in the following example:

Spenceville Wildlife Area – Parcel 1 Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal Attn: Shannon Bennett P2025202 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Bidder Name Bidder Address Bidder City, State, Zip

DO NOT OPEN

Bids not submitted under sealed cover will be rejected and returned unopened to the bidder.

Any bid received at the above address after the bid submission date and time specified in Section C (1), Key Action Dates will NOT be considered. It is the CDFW's policy to make every effort to ensure that all bids have been received and properly stamped time; however, bidders are ultimately responsible for ensuring timely receipt of their bid.

Bidders may verify receipt of their bid by contacting the administrative contact identified in the cover letter of this IFB prior to the public bid opening.

A minimum of one original and two copies of the bid must be submitted.

b. Bidders assume the risk of the method of dispatch chosen. The CDFW assumes no responsibility for delays caused by any delivery service.

Postmarking by the due date shall not substitute for actual bid receipt by the CDFW. The time of delivery will be determined by the clock in the CDFW’s office. Late bids will not be accepted, and no additional time will be granted to any bidder. Bids may not be delivered orally, by facsimile transmission, or by other telecommunication or electronic means.

c. All bids shall include the documents identified in Section D, Required

Attachment Checklist (Attachment 1). Bids not including the proper required attachments shall be deemed non-responsive. A non-responsive bid is one that does not meet the basic bid requirements.

d. All documents requiring a signature must bear the original signature of a person authorized to bind the bidder.

e. Mail or deliver bids to the following address:

Shannon Bennett

3207 Rutherford Road Gridley, CA 95948

f. A bid may be rejected if it is conditional or incomplete, or if it contains any alterations made to the form, or other irregularities of any kind.

CDFW may reject any or all bids and may waive an immaterial deviation in a bid. The CDFW's waiver of an immaterial deviation shall in no way modify this IFB or excuse the bidder from full compliance with all requirements if awarded the Permit.

g. Costs incurred by the bidder for developing bids, participation in mandatory site inspection, and any other costs incurred in connection with this IFB, and in anticipation of a Permit award are entirely the responsibility of the bidder and shall not be charged to the STATE or to the CDFW.

h. An individual who is authorized to bind the bidder shall sign the

Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, (Attachment 2). If the bidder is a corporation, partnership or other legal entity, the signature should indicate the title or position that the individual holds in the entity. Any unsigned bid will be rejected.

i. A bidder may modify a bid after its submission only by withdrawing the original bid and resubmitting a new bid prior to the bid submission deadline. Bidder modifications offered in any other manner, oral or written, will not be considered.

j. A bidder may withdraw a bid by submitting a written withdrawal request to the CDFW, signed by the bidder or an authorized agent. A bidder may thereafter submit a new bid prior to the bid submission deadline. Bids may not be withdrawn without cause after the bid submission deadline.

k. The CDFW may modify this IFB prior to the time fixed for submission of bids by posting an addendum to the caleprocure.ca.gov website and notifying all parties who received a bid package.

l. The CDFW reserves the right to reject all bids. CDFW is not required to award a Permit.

m. Before submitting a response to this solicitation, bidders should review the response, correct all errors and confirm compliance with the IFB requirements.

n. Bidder is required only upon the date and time specified for the site inspection identified in this IFB to inspect the Premises and investigate the conditions, character, and quality of the site. The Premises will be made available in AS-IS condition. The CDFW makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees, express or implied, regarding the Premises, including its fitness or suitability for bidder’s purposes; the condition or quality of soils; organic certification of any pasture; existence, adequacy, or condition of fencing; or availability of water, forage or electric power, none of which are guaranteed. No changes to the Permit amount will be made due to a lack of careful examination of site.

o. Questions regarding this IFB must be presented in writing to the administrative contact no later than seven business days before the bid submission deadline.

p. The Permit will be an agreement between the CDFW and only one

Permittee, which must be an individual or a legal entity, such as a corporation or legal partnership (Limited Partnership, General Partnership, Joint Venture). Any bidders interested in submitting co-bids with other parties must be formed into a legal partnership prior to the submission of a bid. A notarized copy of the partnership agreement signed by all partners must be provided as the Authorization Attachment.

Bids submitted by any informal association of people or entities will be rejected.

q. The provisions of the CDFW’s Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal are not negotiable.

r. No oral understanding or agreement shall be binding on either party.

s. By submitting a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have read and understand this IFB and agree to the provisions of the sample Permit included as part of this IFB package.

t. If any provision of this IFB is declared by a court to be illegal or in conflict with any law, the validity of the remaining terms and provisions shall not be affected; and the rights and obligations of the CDFW and the bidder shall be construed and enforced as if this IFB did not contain the particular provision held to be invalid.

5. Evaluation and Selection

a. The bid opening will occur at the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area main office, 3207 Rutherford Rd., Gridley, CA 95948 on the day and time specified in Section C-1 Key Action Dates “Bid Opening”

b. At the time of the bid opening, each bid will be checked for the presence or absence of required information in conformance with the submission requirements of this IFB.

c. The CDFW will attempt to contact each reference by phone. References will be asked to describe the prior grazing transaction they had with the bidder, and to answer the following question(s):

1. Did the firm/individual satisfactorily complete the obligations within the terms of the agreement? (Yes or No)

2. What was the firm’s/individual’s ability to respond if called upon for an emergency?

If any reference provided by the bidder answers “No” to any of the question(s), the bid will be disqualified on the grounds that the bidder did not meet the minimum qualifications, and the bid is therefore non-responsive.

d. CDFW will evaluate each bid to determine its responsiveness to the published requirements.

e. Bids that contain false or misleading statements, or which provide references that do not support an attribute or condition claimed by the bidder, may be rejected.

f. The CDFW reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to request clarifications of bids or to conduct discussions for the purpose of clarification with any or all bidders. The purpose of any such discussions shall be to ensure full understanding of the bid. If clarifications are made as a result of such discussion, the bidder shall put such clarifications in writing. Bidders may not submit supplemental information without the approval of the CDFW.

6. Basis of Award

The Permit award, if made, will be to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the highest price per Animal Unit Month (AUM) per month as completed on the Bid Form (Attachment 4).

Bid responses must comply with all IFB requirements. Failure to do so will disqualify the bid. If it is determined not to be in the best interest of the STATE, CDFW reserves the right not to award a Permit in response to this IFB.

In the event of a tie for the responsive/responsible highest bid, the names of the tied bidders will be placed in a container suitable for a blind drawing. The bidder whose name is drawn first will become the proposed awardee. The remaining bidder names will be noted in the order they are drawn for use in offering the award, should the proposed awardee be disqualified or resigned prior to execution of the Permit.

7. Disposition of Bid

a. Upon opening, all documents submitted in response to this IFB will become the property of the STATE.

b. Upon the completion of the bid opening and any relevant submission verifications, indicated by a notice of intent to award the Permit, the bids and associated materials shall be open for review by the public to the extent allowed by the California Public Records Act (Government Code sections 6250-6270 and 6275-6276.48). By submitting a bid, the bidder acknowledges and accepts that the contents of the bid and associated documents shall become open to public inspection. The guidelines for making CDFW-related Public Records Act requests are available on the CDFW/Fish and Game Commission Guidelines for Public Records Act Requests internet page, here: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/General- Counsel/Public-Records-Requests

8. Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal Award

a. Following the award, the CDFW will request insurance documentation from the awardee that will comply with Section 21 of the Agreement.

Insurance documents must be provided on or before the requested date.

STATE execution of the Permit is contingent upon the verification of the insurance by the Department of General Services – Office of Risk and Insurance Management. (The awardee should provide the Sample Permit and the Land Use Agreements: Guide to Insurance Documentation Requirements to their insurance broker when requesting the coverage and required documents.)

b. The proposed awardee will be required to provide a completed Payee

Data Record form (STD 204) with the documents described above.

c. Time is of the essence for the commencement of this Permit. CDFW reserves the right to rescind the award if any requested documentation is not provided by the awardee on or before the requested due date. The awardee is solely responsible for ensuring timely responses by any individual or firm they choose to create and provide the requested documents.

d. CDFW reserves the right to offer the award to the next responsive, highest bidder or to issue a new IFB if the award is rescinded.

e. Upon receipt, the awardee will sign the provided originals (either two or three original sets, based on the agreement’s dollar value) of the Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal and return all signed originals within ten business days after receiving receipt from CDFW.

f. The Permittee is not authorized to commence activities (including any pre-season preparation work) prior to receiving a fully signed and executed Permit and remitting payment of the first Permit fee installment as described in the Permit.

9. Protest

a. In Accordance with Public Contract Code Section 10345, if any bidder, prior to the award of an agreement, files a written protest with the Department of General Services (DGS) – Office of Legal Services and CDFW on the grounds that the (protesting) bidder is the lowest responsive responsible bidder, the agreement will not be awarded until either the protest has been withdrawn or the DGS has decided the matter. The protest must be sent to:

Department of General Services Office of Legal Services

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Attn: Bid Protest Coordinator

Attn: State Owned Properties Management Unit

Address: 707 3rd Street, 7th Floor, Suite 7-330 West Sacramento, CA 95605

Address: P.O. Box 944209 Sacramento, CA 94244-

Email: OLSProtests@dgs.ca.

gov

Email: BMBstateownedproperti es@wildlife.ca.gov

Within five days after filing the initial protest, the protesting bidder must file with the DGS and the CDFW a detailed written statement specifying the grounds for the protest. Protests may be submitted by regular mail, courier, or personal delivery.

10. Sample Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal

This IFB includes, as a separate document, a Sample Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal (Sample DFW 587) for review. The sample DFW 587 contains language that the CDFW expects to utilize for this Permit. Following the award of the Permit the CDFW will prepare a Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal including exhibits for execution. By submitting a bid, the successful bid agrees to sign and return DFW 587 within ten business days of receipt.

11. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Requirements

The State of California seeks to realize the potential benefits of GenAI, through the development and deployment of GenAI tools, while balancing the risks of these new technologies.

Bidder / Offeror must notify the State in writing if it: (1) intends to provide GenAI as a deliverable to the State; or (2), intends to utilize GenAI, including GenAI from third parties, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable that materially impacts: (i) functionality of a State system, (ii) risk to the State, or

(iii) Contract performance. For avoidance of doubt, the term “materially impacts” shall have the meaning set forth in State Administrative Manual (SAM) § 4986.2 Definitions for GenAI.

Failure to report GenAI to the State may result in disqualification. The State reserves the right to seek any and all relief to which it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure.

Upon notification by a Bidder / Offeror of GenAI as required, the State reserves the right to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions into the final contract or reject bids/offers that present an unacceptable level of risk to the State.

Government Code 11549.64 defines “Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)” as an artificial intelligence system that can generate derived synthetic content, including text, images, video, and audio that emulates the structure and characteristics of the system’s training data.

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12. Exhibit A: Location Map ii

Exhibit A: Location Map (Cont’d) iii

13. Exhibit A-1: Legal Description of Site iv

14. Exhibit B: Site Operation Plan

Spenceville Wildlife Area – Parcel 1

The Spenceville Wildlife Area (SWA), located in Nevada and Yuba counties of northern California, consists of 11,942 acres of woodland habitats characteristic of the Sierra Foothills. The management of the SWA was transferred from the General Service Administration (GSA) to the Wildlife Conservation Board in 1962 to protect, enhance and restore Valley Foothill Riparian Forest, stream habitats, Fresh Emergent Wetlands; in addition to providing hunting, fishing and other compatible activities for the public. The lands found within the SWA boundaries have historically been grazed by cattle and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has had the property managed with cattle leases since 1963.

Grazing Objectives: Removal of excess vegetation is needed to provide fire control and help reduce invasive species on Parcel 1, referred to as the Premises, approximately 1,380 acres within the SWA. Grazing will reduce dense annual grass ground cover, providing suitable wildlife feeding areas and promote the growth of desirable plant species. Livestock grazing occurs in grassland and vernal pool areas and is used as a management tool to promote diversity of species, while providing the added benefit of reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires with the reduction of non-native grasses.

Seasonal grazing permitted during the winter and early spring months will allow the CDFW to meet these goals.

Approximately 172 Animal Unit Months (AUMs) monthly, not to exceed 688 AUMs annually, will be allowed to graze the Premises. An AUM is one cow-calf or one bull for one month. Cattle may be moved into the Premises January 1 each year of the Permit term and will be removed by April 30 each year during the Permit term.

The Permittee shall immediately notify the CDFW in writing of brands which identify their cattle and the numbers of cattle bearing each brand which they place upon or remove from the Premises. Such a notice will be made at least two weeks in advance of any such move. The CDFW may have a representative present to inspect and determine the numbers of such cattle.

The Permittee agrees and understands that the Premises was formerly used by the Department of the Army as a firing range and was contaminated by introduction of unexploded and dangerous shells or other forms of ammunition, either upon or below the surface thereof, and the Department of the Army is unable to certify that the Premises has been completely cleared and decontaminated and is unable to state whether or not the same is safe for use. The Permittee herein covenants and agrees for itself, successors and assigns, to assume all risk and liability for all personal injuries and property v damages arising out of maintenance, use and occupation of the Premises by the Permittee; and further covenants and agrees to indemnify and save harmless the State of California, its officers, agents and employees against any and all liability, claims, causes of action or suits due to, arising out of, or resulting from occupation, or presence of the Permittee or its agents, servants, or employees.

It is agreed and understood that title to the Premises is vested in the State of California by virtue of quitclaim deed dated December 17, 1962, from the Department of the Army, and use of the Premises by the Permittee is subject to all applicable terms and conditions, therefore. It is agreed by the Permittee that in the event title to the Premises reverts to the Department of the Army, this permit agreement shall immediately terminate, and that the consideration paid by the Permittee to the CDFW in lawful money of the United States shall be prorated to the date of such termination.

The Premises will be monitored by the CDFW to ensure objectives are met.

The wildlife’s response to these areas may also be monitored if time and personnel are available.

Topography: The Premises consists of open grassland, rolling blue oak woodlands, and steep terrain with rocky out cropping.

Soil: Soils on the Premises are mapped primarily as Auburn-Rock outcrop complex, Auburn Loam, and Argonaut-Auburn complex, as reported in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Web Soil Survey (WSS).

The WSS reports show these soils have a Medium Soil Compatibility Risk rating. This rating indicates that the potential for compaction is significant, and that the growth rate for seedlings may be reduced following compaction.

Stocking rates and grazing seasons should be adjusted to minimize compaction risks. The WSS reports much of the Premises is mapped at a moderate to severe Erosion Hazard. A moderate rating indicates that some erosion is likely, and a severe rating indicates that significant erosion is expected on disturbed soils. With these ratings, stocking rates and grazing seasons should be adjusted to ensure soils aren’t exposed by overgrazing.

Wildlife: The habitat supports several game species, including Black Tailed deer, wild turkeys, California quail, western blue birds, acorn woodpeckers, and rattle snakes are all common on the Premises. Black rail (threatened) is also known to be present on the Premises. Since the Premises is managed to support wildlife, conflict with predators is possible and must be considered a business risk.

Habitats/Vegetation: Habitats on the Premises are primarily foothill pine/blue-oak savannah, with an understory of annual grasses. Seasonal streams and permanent ponds are located throughout the Premises.

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Fencing/Corrals: Wildlife friendly fencing is on the Premises. Old corrals are on the Premises; the Permittee may bring on extra panels for loading purposes. Fencing condition and quality will be accepted “AS-IS” and will be maintained at the sole cost of the Permittee.

Water: Water access on the Premises is through streams and ponds. The Permittee understands and agrees that the CDFW does not guarantee the availability of water, or the quantity of any water that may be available on the Premises. The Permittee will be responsible for bringing water into troughs, or the infrastructure will be placed in coordination with the CDFW Site Manager.

Current Management: Livestock grazing occurs in grassland and vernal pool areas and is used as a management tool to promote species diversity, while providing the added benefit of reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires with the reduction of non-native grasses.

Public Use: The Premises is open for public use year-round; hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and is open to hunting September 1 through January 31, and during the spring turkey season. The Permittee must allow these activities to commence and is expected to be courteous to members of the public.

Incompatible Activities: No special right to access the Premises for the purposes of hunting, fishing, camping, or any other purpose other than as specified in the Permit is granted nor implied.

The Permittee may not take (as defined in FGC 86) wildlife (including rodent and predator control) unless prior written authorization is obtained from the

CDFW.

The Permittee may not grant special access to the Premises to any person not associated with the implementation or the management of vegetation control activities under the Permit.

Grazing Prescription: Approximately 172 AUMs monthly, not to exceed 602 AUMs annually, will be allowed to graze the Premises. Cattle may be moved into the Premises January 1 each year of the Permit Term and removed by April 30 each year of the Permit Term. The suggested AUM is cow-calf pair = 1 AUM, dry cow = 1 AUM, mature bull = 1.35 AUM and yearling cow = 0.6 AUM. The target Residual Dry Matter (RDM) of 1,000 lbs./acre will be measured annually.

Cattle Health: The Permittee will be required to demonstrate livestock is healthy prior to being introduced to the Premises, and ensure they remain healthy while on the Premises. The Permittee will be required to remove any sick cattle from the Premises for prompt veterinary care.

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CDFW Monitoring: The CDFW’s personnel or their agents may be on the Premises during the annual grazing season to construct exclusionary fencing, remove invasive species, reduce fuel loads, and restore riparian areas. The Permittee will be notified prior to the construction of any exclusionary fencing.

Contract contact Information & Questions:

Shannon Bennett, AGPA Shannon.bennett@wildlife.ca.gov

(530) 846-7500 3207 Rutherford Rd.

Gridley, CA 95948

Emergency: In case of an emergency contact within 24 hours of incident.

Contact Information

Mark Carroll Wildlife Habitat Supervisor II 945 Oro Dam Blvd.

Oroville, CA 95965 530-538-2236 (office) 530-693-2110 (cell) Mark.Carroll@wildlife.ca.gov

AJ Dill Oroville Wildlife Area Supervisor 945 Oro Dam Blvd. W Oroville, CA 95965

(530) 589-2236 (office)

(530) 624-8113 (cell) Aj.dill@wildlife.ca.gov

Lt. Mike Beals CDFW Lt. Warden 3207 Rutherford Rd.

Gridley, CA 95948

(530) 624-1271 Michael.beals@wildlife.ca.gov viii

D. Required Attachments

ATTACHMENT 1

REQUIRED ATTACHMENT CHECK LIST

A complete bid or bid package will include all of the items identified below.

Complete this checklist to confirm the items in your bid. Place a check mark or “X” next to each item that you are submitting to the STATE. For your bid to be responsive, all required attachments must be returned. This checklist should be returned with your bid package as well.

Attachment Number/Description

Attachment 1 Required Attachment Check List

Attachment 2 Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

Attachment 3 Authorization Document

Attachment 4 Bid Form

Attachment 5 Site Inspection Certification

Attachment 6 Statement of Qualifications

Attachment 7 Bidder References ix

ATTACHMENT 2

BID/BIDDER CERTIFICATION SHEET

This Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet must be signed and returned along with all the required attachments as a bid package as directed in Section C-4, Submission of Bid, with original signatures. The bid documents must be transmitted in a sealed envelope in accordance with the IFB instructions.

A. The bid for this Invitation is submitted as detailed in Attachment 4, Bid Form.

B. All required attachments are included with this Certification Sheet.

C. The signature affixed hereon and dated certifies compliance with all the requirements of this Invitation for Bid. The signature below authorizes the verification of this certification.

An unsigned Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet may be cause for rejection of the bid.

1. Company/Individual Name 2. Telephone Number 2a. E-mail

3. Address

Indicate your organization type:

4. Sole Proprietorship 5. Partnership 6. Corporation 7. Other

8. California Corporation Number (if this is a Corporation):

9. Indicate applicable license and/or certification information:

10. Bidder’s Name (Print) 11. Title

12. Signature 13. Date x

ATTACHMENT 2 (page 2)

BID/BIDDER CERTIFICATION SHEET INSTRUCTIONS

Complete the numbered items on the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet by following the instructions below:

Item Instructions 1, 2, 2a, 3 Must be completed.

Check if your firm is a sole proprietorship. A sole proprietorship is a form of business in which one person owns all the assets of the business in contrast to a partnership and corporation. The sole proprietor is solely liable for all the debts of the business.

Check if your firm is a General Partnership, Joint Venture, or Limited Partnership. A Legal Partnership is a voluntary agreement between two or more competent persons to place their money, effects, labor, and skill, or some or all of them in lawful commerce or business, with the understanding that there shall be a proportional sharing of the profits and losses between them. An association of two or more persons to carry on, as co-owners, a business for profit.

Check if your firm is a corporation. A corporation is an artificial person or legal entity created by or under the authority of the laws of a state or nation, composed, in some rare instances, of a single person and his/her successors, being the incumbents of a particular office, but ordinarily consisting of an association of numerous individuals.

Check if boxes 4-6 do not apply and explain. No informal association of persons or entities is permitted.

Enter your corporation number assigned by the California Secretary of State’s Office. This information is used for checking if a corporation is in good standing and qualified to conduct business in California.

Complete, if applicable, by indicating the type of license and/or certification that your firm possesses and that is required for the type of services being procured.

10, 11, 12, 13

Must be completed.

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ATTACHMENT 3

AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT

Check the appropriate box that identifies your business type and attach the documentation described to this page.

Sole Proprietor using legal name – No documentation is required.

Sole Proprietor using DBA – Attach the fictitious business statement on file with the county.

General Partnership or Joint Venture – If available, attach a copy of the partnership or joint venture agreement signed by all partners. If no written agreement exists, provide a document listing the names and signatures of each partner or venturer, consenting to the submission of this bid.

Limited Partnership – Attach a copy of the partnership agreement signed by all partners showing the signer(s) of the bid as general, managing, or principal partner(s).

Corporation, Incorporation, Limited Liability Corp – Attach a copy of the Articles of Incorporation and a notarized Resolution or other document of the governing board or other group signed by all members showing the signer of the bid has authority to legally bind the entity.

Other. Please explain and attach any relevant supporting documents.

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ATTACHMENT 4

BID FORM

P2025202

Spenceville Wildlife Area – Parcel 1

Bid Amount

Maximum No.

AUMs per month

No. Months in Annual

Grazing Period

Price Offered $_________ per AUM per month 172 4

In submission of this Bid Form, I certify that I have read and understand all term and conditions of this IFB and Sample Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal.

Full Bidder Printed Name ________

Bidder Signature ________

Title of Signer ________

Phone Number ________

Date ________ xiii

ATTACHMENT 5

SITE INSPECTION CERTIFICATION

The Site Inspection Certification must be presented to, and signed by, the site contact for the site inspection of Spenceville Wildlife Area for the IFB number Permit. The signed form certifies participation and must be included in the bid package if submitted.

Participant Certification:

I, ________________________________________, have participated in the mandatory

Printed Name site inspection for the IFB mentioned above.

Signature Date

Site Contact Certification (CDFW Staff):

I, ______________________________________, confirm the participation of the above

Printed Name signed in the mandatory site inspection.

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ATTACHMENT 6

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Directions: Provide a maximum two-page document describing how the bidding individual or firm meets or exceeds each of the minimum qualifications described in this IFB.

Format Requirement:

Title the attachment “Attachment 5: Statement of Qualifications”. The bidding individual or firm name and page number should be placed in the upper right corner of each page.

Please use ¾” margins, 12-point Arial font, single-spaced type, and avoid non-standard abbreviations. The attachment will not exceed two single-sided 8.5” x 11” pages. Hand-written attachments are not prohibited but must be legible or they will be rejected.

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ATTACHMENT 7

BIDDER REFERENCES

Submission of the Bidder References is mandatory. Failure to complete and return this attachment with your bid will cause your bid to be rejected and deemed nonresponsive.

List below two references for grazing activities performed within the last five years, which are similar to the activities to be performed in this Permit.

References will be contacted to verify agreement obligations were met.

REFERENCE 1

Name of Firm:

Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Contact Person: Phone:

Dates of Agreement: Value or Cost of Agreement

Brief Description of Obligations Performed:

REFERENCE 2

Name of Firm:

Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Contact Person: Phone:

Dates of Agreement: Value or Cost of Agreement

Brief Description of Obligations Performed: