Grazing lease for Washoe Valley

The state of Nevada, through the Nevada Division of State Parks, is seeking proposals for a three-year Grazing Lease Agreement within Washoe Lake State Park located in Washoe County, Nevada. The successful respondent will be responsible for a livestock grazing operation with a minimum of 350 Animal Unit Months (AUMs) per year, primarily for the purpose of pasturage and grazing of livestock within the designated state park property. The lease is anticipated to be effective from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024, with a possible one-year extension. The minimum bid for the lease is $11.00 per AUM, resulting in a total minimum annual lease fee of $3,850. The State will award the lease to the "Best Responsible Respondent" based on criteria including experience, expertise, reliability, operational plan, rental offer, and other factors. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2020, and the deadline for submission of proposals is November 27, 2020.

This contracting opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total value of the contract will depend on the winning bid, but the minimum annual lease fee is $3,850.