The City of Richland Center is soliciting competitive bids for the cash lease of cropland located at the Richland Airport (approximately 54 tillable acres) and the North Industrial Park (approximately 94 tillable acres). The lease term is a minimum of June 3, 2026, through December 31, 2027, with multiyear proposals considered up to December 31, 2031. Bidders must submit their proposed annual cash rent per acre and total for each property. The city prefers a single combined lease but will consider separate leases. Bidders must provide their full legal name, mailing address, email, phone number, farming experience, and proof of ability to obtain required insurance (minimum $1,000,000 single limit, $3,000,000 aggregate). Bids are due by May 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST. Questions deadline is May 14, 2026. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any bids. Prospective bidders are encouraged to inspect the properties prior to submitting a bid.
The bid submission deadline is May 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST. The bid notice states, bid submission deadline: may 20, 2026 at 4:00 pm cst.
The bid notice states that annual rent shall be paid in two equal installments: the first installment is due on or before April 1 of each lease year, and the second installment is due on or before December 1 of each lease year, following harvest. The notice says, annual rent shall be paid in two equal installments: first installment 50: due on or before april 1 of each lease year. 0 second installment 50: due on or before december 1 of each lease year, following harvest.
The bid notice states that bids will be evaluated on the proposed annual cash rent as the primary factor, along with demonstrated experience and qualifications, ability to meet insurance requirements, references, and any proposed deviations from the standard lease. The notice says, bids will be evaluated on the following criteria: 0 proposed annual cash rent primary factor0 demonstrated experience and qualifications as a farm operator0 ability to meet insurance requirements0 references from prior landlords, if applicable0 any proposed terms or conditions that deviate from the standard lease.
The bid notice requires bidders to provide their full legal name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number, along with a statement of their experience as a farm operator, including years farming and a general description of current operations. The notice states, each bid must include the following information: 1. bidders full legal name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number. 2. a statement of the bidders experience as a farm operator, including the number of years farming and a general description of current farming operations.
The bid notice encourages prospective bidders to inspect the properties prior to submitting a bid. The notice states, prospective bidders are encouraged to inspect the properties priorto submitting a bid.
The deadline for questions regarding this solicitation is May 14, 2026. The notice states, questions deadline: may 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm.