County Farm Agricultural Lease

Gratiot County is seeking bids for a five-year lease and agricultural operation of approximately 81.84 acres of county farmland in Ithaca, Michigan.

Gratiot County > Gratiot County Board of Commissioners


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13-26
Nov 10, 2026 03:00 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Contact
tdolehanty@gratiotmi.com
+19898755282
214 East Center Street, Ithaca, MI, USA
Submission Instructions
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Completed Lease Proposal form
Description

Gratiot County is soliciting bids for a five-year agricultural lease covering approximately 81.84 acres of county-owned farmland in the South Ithaca Industrial Park, of which roughly 74 acres are tillable. The lease term is scheduled to run from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2031. The lessee will be responsible for farming and caring for the land using good farming and soil-conservation practices, as well as any necessary clearing, grubbing, leveling, and tilling. Use of animal manure is prohibited, and hunting rights are reserved by the County. Bidders must submit annual rental amounts for 2027 through 2031 using the provided Lease Proposal form. The successful respondent must deposit a maintenance cash bond of $5.00 per leased acre before the lease is consummated. The proposal must be submitted electronically, and the selected lessee must provide required insurance evidence before contract execution, including general liability and motor vehicle liability coverage with limits of at least $1,000,000, plus applicable workers' compensation and professional liability coverage.

Classification Codes
NAICS111998All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming
PSCAA36AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION - MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
Smart Codes
farmland leasingagricultural land managementcrop farming
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 5, 2026-Release Date
Nov 03, 2026 08:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Nov 03, 2026 09:30 PM-Questions and Answers Posted
Nov 10, 2026 04:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 10, 2026 04:01 PM-Bid Opening
Nov 17, 2026-Contract Award
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Motor Vehicle Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability
Required
  • Performance Bond
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