Wasco State Prison Agricultural Ground Lease

The State of California is seeking proposals for a ground lease of approximately 353.4 acres at Wasco State Prison, including farming, fodder-crop production, weed abatement, and sustainable management of the prison's open space.

California > Department of General Services > Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation


General
Open
0000040276
Oct 02, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 03, 2026 09:57 PM
5 years base + 3 × 5 years options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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Contacts
bryan.peterson@cdcr.ca.gov
+12792232867

dorothy.godbold@dgs.ca.gov
+19163754041
West Sacramento, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Mail
Department of General Services, State Owned Leasing and Development, 707 3rd Street, 5th Floor (L-3198), West Sacramento, CA 95605, Attn: Dorothy Godbold
Description

The State of California, through the Department of General Services on behalf of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, is seeking a lessee for approximately 353.4 acres at Wasco State Prison. Approximately 273 acres are available for farming, including the cultivation, rotation, maintenance, and harvesting of sellable fodder crops such as hay and alfalfa. The selected lessee must provide and maintain all equipment needed for agricultural operations, obtain required permits, and comply with applicable water-quality and recycled-water requirements; the State does not guarantee water availability, quality, or quantity. The proposal must include a Sustainable Land Management Plan and business plan covering farming methods, crop management, irrigation, fire-risk mitigation, weed and vegetation abatement, mosquito abatement, and maintenance of all prison open space, whether farmed, grazed, vacant, leased, or unleased. Livestock grazing may be proposed but requires an accompanying livestock management plan. The opportunity is for a negotiable lease of up to 20 years, structured as an initial five-year term with three five-year renewal options. Proposals must include specified business, legal, financial, and qualification materials, and participation requires security clearance and attendance at a mandatory walkthrough.

Classification Codes
NAICS115116Farm Management Services
PSCF006Land Treatment Practices Services (plowing/clearing, etc.)
Smart Codes
agricultural land leasingfodder crop farmingsustainable land management
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 3, 2026-Publication Start Date
Sep 17, 2026-Walkthrough RSVP and Security Clearance Forms Due
Sep 22, 2026-Mandatory Walkthrough (required)
Location details are provided only to confirmed and security-cleared attendees who RSVP.
Sep 25, 2026-Questions Due Date
Sep 30, 2026-Written Questions and Answers Available
Oct 2, 2026-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Fire Legal Liability — $500,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
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