Description
This solicitation seeks a five‑year lease of approximately 425.2 acres of state‑owned land at Pyramid State Park – Denmark Unit for agricultural farming purposes. The State will award the lease to the highest responsive and responsible bidder, using a high‑price award method. The lease generates an estimated vendor revenue of about $154,773 per year (based on a $7.00 per‑acre rate) and requires the lessee to provide all farming operations, equipment, insurance, and annual reporting, while complying with strict environmental, pesticide, and land‑use restrictions.
• Lease term: March 1 2027 – Feb 28 2032 (5 years)
• Acreage: 425.20 acres each year (2027‑2031)
• Payment: Annual lease payments, with options for pre‑payment or irrevocable letter of credit; lease‑hold taxes paid by lessee
• Compliance: No sub‑leasing, prohibited chemicals (neonicotinoids, Dicamba), required IPM/BMP practices, insurance, and annual reporting of chemical/fertilizer/seed logs.