Leasing of Approximately 69 Acres of Real Property for Farm Use CA-27-01

The County of Louisa, Virginia, is soliciting proposals for the leasing of approximately 69 acres of real property for farm use, identified as Tax Parcel 36-22 in the Green Springs Magisterial District. The contract period runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2009, with the possibility of three successive one-year renewals upon mutual agreement. Interested parties must submit a proposal including a per-acre lease price, detailed agricultural plans specifying crops and fertilizers, and land management plans covering erosion control and wildlife management. The selection process is managed by a committee that evaluates proposals based on the proposed use of the land (40 points), other agricultural practices (30 points), and the proposed price (30 points). The agreement is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Louisa County Code. Key requirements for the lessee include maintaining the property in good condition, adhering to an approved conservation plan, and protecting water supply infrastructure by maintaining a 20-foot undisturbed buffer around well pipes. Vendors must be authorized to transact business in Virginia and provide a certificate of insurance naming the County as an additional insured. For contracts exceeding 10,000 dollars, vendors must comply with drug-free workplace and nondiscrimination policies. Proposals must be submitted by November 3, 2026, either via the eVA portal or in a sealed envelope, and must include a signed title page and the County's Standard Terms and Conditions.