Project Information

Bid Title

Conservation Grazing Lease on Palo Corona Regional Park

Issuing Agency

Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District

Location

California

Published Date

Feb 14, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 27, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP 202526-2

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Project Description

Project ID: RFP 202526-2

Title: Conservation Grazing Lease on Palo Corona Regional Park

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Release Date: 2/13/2026

Due Date: 3/27/2026

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Conservation Grazing Lease on Palo Corona Regional Park

Request for Proposal

Planning & Conservation

Project ID: RFP 202526-2

Release Date: Friday, February 13, 2026

· Due Date: Friday, March 27, 2026 3:00pm

Posted Friday, February 13, 2026 4:20pm

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Posted At:Fri, Feb 13, 2026 4:20 PM
Sealed Bid Process:No
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (District) is requesting proposals (RFP) from qualified firms to livestock grazing services for the term as defined in Section 3 Proposal Submission . Once awarded, the contract may be canceled if the District determines the services to be unsatisfactory.

There is no expressed or implied obligation for the District to reimburse responding firms for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request. Materials submitted by respondents are subject to public inspection under the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sec. 6250 et set.), unless exempt. Additionally, the District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted.

The District reserves the right to retain all proposals submitted and to use any ideas in a proposal regardless of whether that proposal is selected. Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by the firm of the conditions contained in this request for proposals, unless clearly and specifically noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed in the contract between the District and the firm selected.

Background

The District was created in 1972 by a local voter initiative. The District operates under Sections 5500-5595 of the Public Resources Code of the State of California for the purpose of acquiring park, recreation and open space land, and the development, operation and maintenance of these lands. It currently manages over 13,000 acres across 21 landholdings, ranging from coastal vistas to the Santa Lucia Mountains.

At Palo Corona Regional Park, the District utilizes conservation grazing to achieve specific environmental outcomes. These operations are governed the Palo Corona Regional Park General development plan and guided by science-based management plans including the Grassland Management Plan, Weed Management Plan, Fire Management Plan and a 30-year Safe Harbor Agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, designed to enhance habitat for threatened species like the Smith's blue butterfly and California red-legged frog. The selected operator will be a key partner in balancing these ecological goals with safe public access and long-term land stewardship.

Timeline

RFP Issued:

February 13, 2026

Mandatory Information Meeting (Mandatory):

February 23, 2026, 10:00am

Virtual meeting link to be provided.
***All interested proposers must make a reservation for the MANDATORY virtual meeting by contacting Jacqueline Brenton, brenton@mprpd.org ***

Optional Property Tour (Non-Mandatory):

Week of March 2nd

Meeting location and time to be provided.
***All interested proposers must contact Jacqueline Brenton, brenton@mprpd.org , to discuss availability and make a reservation.

Please reach out ASAP to share your availability during the week of March 2nd. Multiple tours MAY be offered in order to accommodate interested parties. Please note that this property tour may take 4-6 hours.

At the very latest, reservations must be made by Friday, February 27th at 5pm***

Question Submission Deadline:

March 13, 2026, 5:00pm

Question Response Deadline:

March 20, 2026, 5:00pm

Response Submission Deadline:

March 27, 2026, 3:00pm

Interview/Site Visits:

Week of April 6

Contractor Selection Date:

April 9, 2026

Selected Firm Signs Grazing Lease:

April 20, 2026

Board of Directors Proposal Consideration:

May 6, 2026

District Signs Grazing Lease:

by end of May 2026

Grazing Lease Term Begins:

July 1, 2026

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