Award
Guilford County NC MUNIS #20116
Leasing Agricultural Farmland (RFP)
Recipient
Not Specified
Awarded
May 17, 2023
Identifier
20116
The Guilford County Purchasing Department in Greensboro, North Carolina, awarded a farmland lease contract to a qualified farmer or farmers for agricultural land located near 7315 Howerton Road, Gibsonville, NC. The contract involves leasing multiple crop and pasture parcels, some certified organic, with a five-year term and options for renewal. The lease requires the lessee to follow organic farming principles, maintain the property, and comply with environmental and county regulations. The procurement process emphasized a proposal based on the highest price and quality of farming plan, with a focus on MWBE participation. The contract does not specify OEMs or vendors as it is a land lease, not a product or service purchase.
Description
Request for Proposal for leasing agricultural farmland parcels in Guilford County, North Carolina. The contract term is for five years with specific requirements for farming methods, compliance, and minority business participation. Award is expected based on highest price and proposed plan for the land.