Southern Oregon University seeks a qualified partner to manage its educational farm in Ashland, OR. The partner will operate the farm, retain 100% of revenues, and deliver 4-16 academic credits of farm-based instruction annually. Initial trial lease of 9-15 months starting January 15, 2027, with options for renewal. Proposals due November 18, 2026, 3:00 PM. Site visit on October 30, 2026. Insurance required: $2M per occurrence/$4M aggregate. Partner must maintain perennial crops and assume third-party lease administration.
Proposals must be received by the closing date and time. The RFP due date is Wednesday, 18 Nov 2026 3:00 PM. The proposals must be electronically received by the closing date and time indicated by the schedule of events.
Payment is normally made within 30 days following delivery and acceptance or invoice receipt, whichever is later. Payment for completion of state of oregon public university contracts is normally made within 30 days following the date the entire order is delivered and accepted or the date the invoice is received, whichever is later.
Contractor warrants all goods delivered to be free from defects in labor, material, and manufacture. Contractor warrants all goods delivered to be free from defects in labor, material, and manufacture and to be in compliance with proposal specifications.
Proposals will be evaluated to identify the lowest responsive responsible proposer. Ordinarily, proposals will be evaluated to identify the lowest responsive responsible proposer.
Proposers must demonstrate a track record in sustainable agricultural operations, farm management, and community engagement. Demonstrated track record in sustainable agricultural operations, farm management, and community engagement.
After 45 days, contractor may assess overdue account charges up to a maximum rate of two-thirds of one percent per month. After 45 days, contractor may assess overdue account charges up to a maximum rate of two-thirds of one percent per month on the outstanding balance.
A worksite walkthrough meeting is scheduled for Friday, 30 Oct 2026 at 10:00 AM at 155 Walker Ave, Ashland, OR **** worksite walkthrough meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . friday, 30 oct 2026 10: 00 am
Protests of proposal specifications must be received by Wednesday, 4 Nov 2026 at 3:00 PM. Protest period ends wednesday, 4 nov 2026 at 3: 00 pm
Failure to comply with all requirements may result in proposal rejection. Failure to comply with all requirements may result in proposal rejection.