IFB HSR26-05 As-Needed Goat Grazing Services in Madera, Fresno, Kern, Kings and Tulare Counties

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is requesting bids for as-needed goat grazing services across 1,330 acres in Madera, Fresno, Kern, Kings, and Tulare counties under IFB HSR26-05, with bids due July 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The procurement carries a 25 percent Small Business utilization goal, inclusive of a 3 percent Microbusiness carveout, and a 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation goal; bidders claiming the 5 percent SB preference must be certified by the California Department of General Services.

Services include provision of livestock (goats and/or sheep), fencing, transportation, hydration, labor, tools, materials, equipment, and travel necessary to perform vegetation management through grazing on Authority-owned properties. Work is performed on an as-needed basis, available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, unless otherwise approved by the Authority's Contract Manager. Property acreage by county: Madera 141 acres, Fresno 216 acres, Kings 246 acres, Tulare 312 acres, and Kern 415 acres.

The contractor must hold a valid Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles to transport livestock and shall provide health certificates from a licensed veterinarian verifying livestock are free from parasites and diseases. Required insurance includes commercial general liability ($2 million per occurrence), livestock transit/cargo coverage ($100,000 per occurrence), animal mortality, automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), and workers' compensation.

The contract term runs from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2028, with the Authority holding an option to extend for an additional twelve months. Bidders must submit pricing on a per-acre basis for each county, with all rates including personnel, livestock, labor, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and incidentals. A DVBE participation incentive of 3 to 5 percent is available during evaluation. Written questions are due June 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with responses released by June 29. Award goes to the lowest responsible responsive bidder; ties are broken by coin flip.