P2024301 - Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area South Grazing Unit Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal (Grazing)

This state and local contracting opportunity is for a Permit for Excess Vegetation Disposal (Grazing) on the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (YBWA) in Yolo County, California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking proposals from livestock owners and operators to conduct a vegetation disposal operation on approximately 6,068.8 acres of the YBWA's South Grazing Unit. The proposed permit term is five years, commencing on March 1, 2025. Proposals must be submitted by July 29, 2024, and a mandatory site inspection is scheduled for July 12, 2024. The CDFW will evaluate and rank the proposals based on criteria such as qualifications, experience, proposals for specific goals, and the proposed fee. The annual permit fee will be calculated based on the bidder's proposed fee per acre per year, and the Permittee will also be responsible for paying a water and maintenance fee for the irrigated fields.

The RFP outlines specific goals and requirements the Permittee must address, such as enhancing wildlife habitat, minimizing impacts on nesting birds, and managing non-native invasive species. The CDFW is looking for a Permittee who can conduct the vegetation disposal operation in a way that supports the overall goals of the YBWA, including flood control, habitat management, and public use. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned, and no information is provided on any existing incumbent vendors or contractors, or the potential award value or budget range.