Grazing lease for Spring Valley

The state of Nevada, through the Nevada Division of State Parks (NDSP), is soliciting proposals for a 3-year grazing lease, with a 1-year optional extension, for approximately 260 acres of state-owned land within the Spring Valley State Park located in Lincoln County. The successful bidder will be required to operate and manage a livestock grazing operation on the designated acreage. The minimum acceptable bid is $11.50 per Animal Unit Month (AUM), with a maximum of 300 AUMs allowed per year. Payment for each year's lease is due by December 31st. Proposal submission requirements include maintaining specified insurance coverages and adhering to the terms and conditions outlined in the draft lease agreement, which address responsibilities related to pasture management, livestock health, fencing, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Key dates include a pre-proposal site visit on November 13, 2020, a question deadline of November 16, 2020, and a proposal submission deadline of November 27, 2020.

The procurement is open to all interested parties, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The state has indicated its intent to award the contract to Cook Ranch, though the formal Notification of Award will be issued subject to successful contract negotiations and agency approval. The contract will not be effective until approved by the Nevada State Board of Examiners. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the available documents.