RFB-785-2700000188-1 | RFB11182026 Lease of Agriculture Land Ballard Co Kentucky

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is soliciting bids for the lease of two agricultural land tracts within the Boatwright Wildlife Management Area in Ballard County, Kentucky. Tract 1, the Swan Unit, consists of approximately 985.6 total acres, while Tract 2, the SPBS Unit, comprises 283 total acres. Both tracts include a combination of harvestable acreage and dedicated food plots to ensure a continued food supply for wildlife. The lease is for an initial one-year term, covering the crop year from March 15 to November 1, with the possibility of four successive yearly renewals for a total of five years. All crops must be removed by November 1 of each contract year. Award selection is based 100% on the bid amount, specifically the annual cash bid per acre offered by the bidder. Successful lessees must adhere to strict land management standards, including performing soil tests per ASTM D5330-99, maintaining the premises in a clean and sanitary condition, and providing detailed annual reports on acreage, seed types, and chemical applications. The Commonwealth reserves the right to inspect the premises and verify planted acreage using GPS equipment. Bidders must submit written proposals by November 18, 2026, including a 100 dollar deposit per bid, signed bid forms, and an affidavit of non-collusion. Compliance with the Executive Branch Code of Ethics and Kentucky workers compensation laws is required.