Jackson County Farmland Lease

Jackson County Department of Transportation is seeking bids to lease approximately 155.53 acres of county farmland for agricultural purposes only under a three-year base contract.

Jackson County > Department of Transportation


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Sep 15, 2026 10:00 AM
Sep 01, 2026 12:00 AM
3 years
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Contact
jcouling@mijackson.org
+15177884230
Jackson, MI, USA
Submission Instructions
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Description

Jackson County Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the agricultural-only lease of three county-owned farmland properties totaling approximately 155.53 acres. Bidders must submit pricing on a per-acre, per-year basis; hunting rights are excluded. The successful lessee must maintain soil nutrient levels, with soil samples tested each spring by the department, and must remove crops by December 31 of each bid year. The county may use the property for transportation business and will compensate the lessee at fair market value for damaged crops. The contract has a three-year base term and may be extended year to year by mutual agreement. Bids will be evaluated based on pricing, references, and firm qualifications. Bidders must provide at least three references from residents who currently lease similar farmland, a brief firm description, the completed pricing sheet, and Attachments A through C. Insurance certificates are required with the bid, while additional insurance documentation and post-award certifications are required before award or commencement of work.

Classification Codes
NAICS115116Farm Management Services
PSCX1PCLEASE/RENTAL OF UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY (LAND)
Smart Codes
farmland leasingagricultural land rentalsoil nutrient management
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 1, 2026-Bid Release
Sep 8, 2026-Questions Due Date
Sep 9, 2026-Questions and Answers Posted
Sep 15, 2026-Bid Submission Deadline
Sep 15, 2026-Public Bid Opening (optional)
Public opening will be held via Teams virtual meeting. RSVP to Jim Couling by providing a name and email address; an invitation with access details will be sent.
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Motor Vehicle Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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