Vacant County Property License

Highlands County, Florida, is seeking proposals to license approximately 400 acres of vacant County property for agricultural, livestock grazing, passive recreation, or other compatible uses.

Highlands County > Board of County Commissioners > Procurement Division


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27-003-RDV
Nov 10, 2026 08:30 PM
Oct 09, 2026 12:00 PM
3 years base + 1 × 3 years option
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purchase@highlandsfl.gov
+18634026500
600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL, USA
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Highlands County Procurement Division, 600 S. Commerce Avenue, 2nd Floor, Sebring, FL 33870
Description

Highlands County is seeking proposals from one or more entities to license approximately 400 acres of County-owned property within the Istokpoga Marsh Watershed Improvement District in Lake Placid, Florida. Potential uses include agricultural hay production and harvesting, livestock grazing, and passive recreation without off-road vehicles. Proposals may also identify other compatible uses that add value to the community. Proposers must address the proposed use, compatibility with County and neighboring uses, improvements and restoration, annual compensation, relevant experience and past performance, staffing and response capabilities, and property-maintenance responsibilities. Uses involving hazardous materials, significant soil disturbance, impacts to wetlands or natural resources, camping or residential use, hunting or firearms without approval, or other prohibited activities are excluded. The initial contract term is three years, with a possible additional three-year renewal by mutual agreement. Insurance and a current certificate of insurance are required.

Classification Codes
NAICS112111Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming
PSCX1PCLEASE/RENTAL OF UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY (LAND)
Smart Codes
agricultural land leasinglivestock grazingpassive recreation facilities
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 27, 2026 03:00 PM-Pre-Solicitation Meeting (optional)
Istokpoga Marsh Watershed Improvement District; attendance is non-mandatory.
Oct 28, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Nov 10, 2026 08:30 PM-Proposal Due Date
Nov 19, 2026 08:00 PM-Evaluation Committee Review and Ranking
Dec 08, 2026 03:00 PM-Presentations / Interviews
Dec 10, 2026-Anticipated Award Date
Jan 05, 2027 03:00 PM-Anticipated Board Contract Consideration
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $100,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $2,000,000.00
Scored
  • Within the last 5 years
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
27-003-RDV IMWID County Property.pdfOct 08, 2026 04:39 PM
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