Goat Grazing Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Goat Grazing Services in Contra Costa County. The successful contractor will provide Boer goats or equivalent to graze on approximately 566 acres of the State Water Project in the vicinity of Byron, California. The goal of this three-year contract is to break up the horizontal and vertical continuity of vegetation to facilitate area inspections and fuel reduction, while complying with environmental laws and regulations. The mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on August 22, 2024, and bids must be received by September 16, 2024. The anticipated start date of the agreement is February 1, 2025. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

This IFB includes provisions for a Small Business Preference Program and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive Program. The state has not provided any details on pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, or funding requirements and sources. However, the contract will be paid on a unit price per acre basis, and the Contractor will be responsible for all labor, livestock, materials, fencing, transportation, hydration, additional food sources, supervision, and management required to perform the services.