Cattle Grazing on Hancock Land Application Site

The City of Lubbock, Texas is seeking proposals for "Cattle Grazing on Hancock Land Application Site" through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The City is looking for firms or individuals to provide cattle grazing services at the Hancock Land Application Site. The scope of work includes maintaining a consistent number of mature breeding cattle to graze on the permanent San Jose Wheatgrass grown on the site, as well as haying certain plots. The successful bidder will be responsible for all aspects of the cattle operation, including fencing, water troughs, and daily monitoring. The contract term is for 5 years, with an optional 5-year extension. Proposals will be evaluated based on price per animal unit per year and per acre for acres to be baled (35 points), financial stability (20 points), references (5 points), length of time to stock the site with cattle (15 points), and location of where the majority of the business is accomplished (25 points). The City reserves the right to select the proposal that best meets its required needs, quality levels, and budget constraints. Proposals are due by February 29, 2024.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or contractor is not mentioned. The RFP also does not provide any information about the award value or budget range for this contract opportunity.