Description
The State of California, Department of Water Resources (DWR) is offering to lease, by competitive bid, 759± acres of existing agricultural land for the cultivation of rice and alfalfa in Sacramento County. The lease will be for a 5-year period, with three 5-year renewal options. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid site inspection and submit four sealed bid packages containing qualifications, a proposed price per acre bid, and a bid deposit of $2,000. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Lease with DWR and provide a Certificate of Insurance. Key aspects of the job include:
• Agricultural land management experience
• Rice and alfalfa crop planning
• Financial management and stability
• Compliance with local building codes, ordinances, and permitted land uses
• Maintenance of the premises at the Lessee's expense
• Payment of taxes and assessments on the Lessee's possessory interest
• Adherence to all Federal, State, and local laws