Missouri Western State University is seeking sealed bids for the cash rent lease of approximately **** acres of land for haying purposes for the 2026 crop year. The land is divided into 9 separate parcels. Proposals are due by April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Late or faxed proposals will not be accepted. Questions regarding the RFP should be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * by April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST. Answers to questions will be provided as an addendum. The lease term is from May 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026, with an option to renew for two additional years. Lease payments are due by May 15th for year 1. Electronic bid proposals can be emailed to ***@***. *. *. Written proposals must be signed and sealed. A site visit can be arranged by contacting the physical plant at 8162714417. The land must be left in a mowed-off state by November 1st. Bidders must include Attachment A (Pricing) and Attachment B (Response Cover Sheet) in their submission. Addendums must be included with initials for verification of receipt. The university reserves the right to accept or reject any submissions, in whole or in part, and to amend the RFP at any time. All prices and fees shall be firm and fixed for the term of the contract. The contract shall be construed according to the laws of the state of Missouri. MWSC cannot accept contract provisions that require MWSC to indemnify another party. MWSC is a public corporation and cannot create indebtedness above its annual income. All records received from a respondent will be deemed public records. The respondent agrees to comply with equal opportunity and nondiscrimination laws. MWSC supports supplier diversity. Unauthorized employment of illegal aliens is prohibited for contracts over $5,**** contracts of $100,**** or more, the respondent agrees not to boycott Israel.
The bid submission deadline is April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, as stated in the RFP. The bid notice specifies, Proposals are due to purchasing by April 6, 2026 by 2:00 pm. and Confidential proposals must be submitted no later than April 13, 2026 2:00 pm cst.
Lease payments shall be addressed to the finance department at **** Downs Dr Popplewell Hall 115 St Joseph, MO **** on or before May 15th for year 1. The bid notice states, Lease payments shall be addressed to the finance department at **** downs dr popplewell hall 115 st joseph, mo **** on or before may 15th for year 1.
The respondent expressly warrants that all equipment supplies andor services provided shall conform to every specification, be fit and sufficient for the purpose expressed in the rfp, be merchantable, be of suitable materials and workmanship, and be free from defect. The bid notice states, The respondent expressly warrants that all equipment supplies andor services provided shall: 1 conform to every specification, drawing, sample, or other description which was furnished or adopted by mwsu, 2 be fit and sufficient for the purpose expressed in the rfp, 3 be merchantable, 4 be of suitable materials and workmanship, and 5 be free from defect.
MWSU reserves the right to award to the respondent that is determined to be in the best interest of MWSu. The bid notice states, MWSU reserves the right to award to the respondent that is determined to be in the best interest of mwsu.
MWSU shall not pay, nor be liable for, any other additional costs including, but not limited to taxes, insurance, interest, penalties, termination payments, attorney fees, liquidated damages, etc. The bid notice states, MWSU shall not pay, nor be liable for, any other additional costs including, but not limited to taxes, insurance, interest, penalties, termination payments, attorney fees, liquidated damages, etc.
The physical plant can be reached at **** for site visits. The bid notice states, The physical plant can be reached at **** for site visits.
