Agricultural Land Lease and Crop Production

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking bids to lease approximately 1,101 acres of agricultural land at Ballard Wildlife Management Area for crop production under a renewable lease of up to five years.

Kentucky > Finance and Administration Cabinet > Division of Real Properties


General
Open (open)
RFB-785-2700000195
Nov 19, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 27, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
wendell.harris@ky.gov
+15027820360
403 Wapping Street, Frankfort, KY, USA
Submission Instructions
Mail
Division of Real Properties, State Properties Branch, Bush Building, 3rd Floor, 403 Wapping Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-2607
Description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is soliciting sealed bids to lease agricultural land at Ballard Wildlife Management Area for row-crop production, primarily soybeans or approved alternate crops. The lessee will farm designated acreage using specified practices, coordinate with wildlife staff on crop and habitat management, and provide certain road-maintenance materials, seed and supplies, chemical and fertilizer with application, and heavy-equipment services as annual contract obligations. Bids are based on annual cash rent per planted acre, with a $100 minimum per acre and a $100 deposit required with each bid. The lease is for one year, with up to four successive one-year renewals, for a potential five-year term. The bid package includes a proposal form and required affidavits; the successful bidder must also meet insurance and other operational requirements.

Classification Codes
NAICS115116Farm Management Services
PSCAA36AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION - MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
Smart Codes
agricultural land leaserow crop productionwildlife habitat management
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 27, 2026-Issue Date
Nov 19, 2026 08:00 PM-Bid Opening and Submission Deadline (optional)
Bids will be publicly read aloud. Bidders may attend by conference call using 502-782-CONF (2663) or 502-564-9110 and access code 77330.
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Fire and Extended Coverage
Required
  • Bid deposit Bond — $100.00
No
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