Sacramento CountyIssuing agency·Sacramento, CA·via a public procurement portalPost Information
Posted At:
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 10:06 AM
Sealed Bid Process:
Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:
No
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. 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.
1.2. Contact Information
Any inquiries or requests regarding this solicitation must be submitted via OpenGov. Contact with unauthorized County personnel during the selection process may result in disqualification.
Jennifer Heredia
Contract Specialist
1325 J Street, Suite 1700
Sacramento, CA 95814
Email: herediaj@saccounty.gov
Phone: (916) 874-8704
Department:
Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency
Department Head:
Jason D. Campbell
Executive Director
1.3. Timeline
RFP Issued:
October 30, 2026
RSVP Deadline for Pre-Proposal Site Visit (Non-Mandatory):
November 6, 2026, 4:00pm
Contact SAFCA to RSVP for meeting time and location.
Jennifer Heredia, Contract Specialist, (916) 874-8704 or herediaj@saccounty.gov
Optional Pre-Proposal Site Visit :
November 10, 2026, TBD
Question Submission Deadline:
November 13, 2026, 4:00pm
Question Response Deadline:
November 20, 2026, 4:00pm
Submission Deadline:
December 8, 2026, 4:00pm
Interviews, if required:
December 15, 2026
Preliminary Selection :
December 18, 2026
Anticipated SAFCA Board Authorization of Lease Agreement :
January 21, 2027
Grazing Lease Effective :
March 1, 2027
2. Lease Details
2.1. Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal
SAFCA is accepting electronic bid submissions. Proposers shall create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at Sign Up (opengov.com). Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Draft Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.
2.2. Lease Details
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.
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.
SEE ATTACHMENTS SECTION for all RFP details and documents.
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4. Attachments
Main Documents
SAFCA RFP 2026-003 Cattle Grazing Lease Dry Creek
Supporting Attachments
A - RFP 2026-003 Exhibit A. Grazing Property Site Locations
B - RFP 2026-003 Exhibit B. Insurance Requirements
C - RFP 2026-003 Exhibit C. Lease Agreement Template
D - RFP 2026-003 Exhibit D. Hansen Ranch Conservation Easement and Range Management Plan
Attached documents:
• SAFCA RFP 2026-003 Cattle Grazing Lease Dry Creek
• A - RFP 2026-003 Exhibit A. Grazing Property Site Locations
• B - RFP 2026-003 Exhibit B. Insurance Requirements
• C - RFP 2026-003 Exhibit C. Lease Agreement Template
• D - RFP 2026-003 Exhibit D. Hansen Ranch Conservation Easement and Range Management Plan
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, including increasing the quality of habitat conditions for native wildlife, increasing or sustaining cover of native plant species, reducing wildfire hazard, controlling invasive species, and providing general stewardship with observations and communications with SAFCA.
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Source: Sacramento County (solicitation RFP2026-003), retrieved via a public procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
