Description
This solicitation seeks bids for a five‑year, revenue‑generating agricultural lease of approximately 92.38 acres at the Mt. Vernon Game Propagation Center. The State will award the lease to the highest‑priced, responsible, and responsive bidder. The lease requires the lessee to manage farming operations, comply with strict environmental and pesticide restrictions, provide annual reports (chemical, fertilizer, seed), maintain required liability insurance, and pay lease‑hold taxes each year. No subcontracting is permitted, and the bidder must submit a comprehensive set of disclosures and certifications with the bid.
• Lease of ~92 acres per year (2027‑2031) with an estimated vendor value of ~$44 k per year.
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference on Oct 15, 2026 (non‑mandatory attendance).
• Required insurance, tax payments, and detailed reporting; bid price must remain firm for 90 days after opening.
• Contract period runs March 1, 2027 through Feb 28, 2032; no renewal allowed.