Grazing lease for Washoe Valley

The state and local contract opportunity is for a 3-year livestock grazing lease within Washoe Lake State Park in Humboldt County, Nevada. The Nevada Division of State Parks is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to award the lease, which will be effective from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028, with a possible one-year extension. The minimum amount of Animal Unit Months (AUMs) allowed per year is 350, with a minimum bid rate of $13.37 per AUM, resulting in a total minimum bid of $4,679.50 per year. The successful respondent will be required to comply with the Washoe Lake Pasture Management Plan and provide various insurance coverages. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 23, 2024, and proposals are due by November 12, 2024. The lease will be awarded to the "Best Responsible Respondent" based on criteria including experience, expertise, operation plan, and rental offer.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no mention of any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total available budget for the 3-year lease is not provided, but the minimum bid amount of $4,679.50 per year suggests a range of possible award values.