RFB-785-2700000208-1 | RFB11202026 Lease of Agriculture Land Carlisle Co Kentucky

Solicitation RFB-785-2700000208-1 is a request for bids for the lease of approximately 502 acres of agricultural land located at the Doug Travis Wildlife Management Area in Carlisle County, Kentucky. The lease is intended to provide food for local wildlife and public recreational opportunities, covering the 2027 through 2031 crop years. The contract structure consists of a one-year base term with four successive one-year renewal options, with each annual crop year running from March 15 to November 15. The award will be granted to the highest cash rent bidder deemed most advantageous to the Commonwealth, and the submitted cash bid must remain firm for the entire five-year duration. The lessee is subject to several strict operational requirements, including the annual planting and maintenance of 70 acres of yellow corn and the provision of 70,000 dollars in annual in-kind services, such as equipment upgrades or water well repairs. Prohibitions include the use of livestock, the erection of any permanent or temporary structures, and the subleasing of any part of the unit. Bidders must comply with the Executive Branch Code of Ethics and Kentucky campaign finance laws, providing signed affidavits of non-collusion and non-conflict of interest. All cropping, harvesting, and in-kind services must be completed by November 15 each year, and the premises must be returned in good order upon cancellation.