Grazing Lease at Palo Duro Canyon State Park for the Upper Mesquite Mesa (1,523 acres), Lower Mesquite Mesa (523 acres) and Cita Canyon (1,419 acres) Pastures

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking a qualified livestock‑grazing operator to lease approximately 3,465 acres of pasture within Palo Duro Canyon State Park (Randall and Armstrong Counties, TX) for a five‑year term ending September 30, 2031, with an optional five‑year renewal. The lease requires a minimum stocking rate of 200 Animal Units (AU) and a grazing season from October 1 to April 30 each year. Bidders must submit a price per Animal Unit Month (AUM), a 10 % deposit, and demonstrate experience as a stockman/range manager. The site is land‑locked, accessed only via a private ranch, and TPWD will evaluate bids based on the highest price per AUM that meets qualification criteria. • Lease area: Upper Mesquite Mesa (1,523 ac), Lower Mesquite Mesa (523 ac), Cita Canyon (1,419 ac) – total 3,465 ac. • Lease term: Award → Sept 30, 2031 (5 years) with one optional 5‑year renewal. • Grazing season: Oct 1 – Apr 30 each year; minimum 200 AU (≈35 months total). • Compensation: Bid price per AUM; total contract value estimated at $56,000 (per solicitation). • Deposit: ≥10 % of total bid (certified check). • Qualifications: Proven stock‑managing experience, range‑resource management, ability to maintain fences, water facilities, and perform prescribed burns or brush management. • Pre‑bid site visit: Oct 5‑9, 2026 (optional). • Submission deadline: Oct 14, 2026 2:00 PM CT (sealed bid, one original). • Contact: Jennifer Robinson, Purchasing & Contracting C‑1 (email & phone above).