Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (California) posted this RFP on Oct 30, 2026. Responses are due Dec 8, 2026. Category: Landscaping & Agriculture. Questions are due 2026-11-13 16:00. Solicitation number RFP 2026-003.
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The Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) is requesting proposals from qualified firms or individuals (Grazer) to lease and operate an ecologically and economically viable cattle operation on certain SAFCA-managed lands located in the Rio Linda area, within Sacramento County, California, according to these specifications and as directed by SAFCA (see Exhibit A, Grazing Units and Infrastructure). The proposed grazing activity will be conducted with non-exclusive rights to use approximately 532 acres. The cattle grazing lease is for the period from March 1, 2027, through February 28, 2030, subject to renewal, or termination for non-performance, with 2 one-year extension options.
Base stocking capacity in this RFP is 711 animal unit months (AUMs) per year on the Grazing Properties under normally available forage production conditions but will vary year to year to higher or lower amounts depending on available forage production as a result of yearly rainfall (estimated to vary from 397 to 1,130 AUMs per year) and the potential for loss of forage from wildfire and flooding.
The goals of grazing management for SAFCA for these Grazing Properties include maintenance of wildlife habitat and native vegetation, control of invasive plants, management of hazardous fuels, and providing an additional stewardship presence on the property to observe conditions and communicate with SAFCA when appropriate.
Scope
The Grazer shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, services, and cattle necessary to provide cattle grazing services for the Grazing Properties. The purpose of the proposed grazing activity is to achieve vegetation and landscape management objectives consistent with conservation easements and other guiding documents on the Grazing Properties. These objectives are aligned with the overall goal of increasing the quality of habitat conditions for native wildlife and increasing or sustaining cover of native plant species, while also reducing wildfire hazard, controlling invasive species, and providing general stewardship for the Grazing Properties with observations and communications with SAFCA.
Quality Assurance
The Preserve Manager or other qualified biologist (monitor) retained by SAFCA will periodically inspect all of the Grazing Properties throughout the duration of the identified grazing activities. The Grazer shall care for the premises and maintain them in the same order and condition in which received, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Any unacceptable operations or damage to facilities shall be corrected according to SAFCA’s direction and at the Grazer’s expense.
Supervision
The Grazer is solely responsible for direct supervision of the Grazer's personnel or subcontractors and livestock while operating on the Grazing Properties.
**Submission method:** SAFCA is accepting electronic proposal submissions. Proposers shall create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement. Proposals and any associated materials described in Section 5.0 must be received BEFORE **4:00 pm on December 8, 2026**, electronically via OpenGov. Failure to submit a proposal on time and as directed may be grounds for rejection of the proposal.
OpenGov Project Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/saccounty/projects/223678
Questions concerning this RFP must be submitted in the project Q&A section in OpenGov Procurement by **4:00 PM on November 13, 2026**. Questions received via phone or e-mail to direct points of contact for this RFP will not be considered nor responded to.
**Minimum qualifications (required):** Potential Grazers will be required to submit a Statement of Qualifications that describes how they meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
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Cattle Grazing Land Lease within the Lower Dry Creek Floodplain - Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, California
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