City of Los Banos #26-RFP-WT-001

Lease of Agricultural Parcel at City of Los Banos Wastewater Treatment Plant

The City of Los Banos, California, is soliciting proposals from qualified agricultural operators to lease and maintain an approximately 243-acre agricultural parcel (APN 454-0200-001) located at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The lease requires the operator to handle irrigation, property maintenance, and compliance with environmental and agricultural regulations, with a minimum term of five years and options to extend annually for up to two additional years. The City will not supply water; the lessee must secure water rights from local districts. Proposals are due by November 12, 2025, and will be evaluated based on criteria outlined in the RFP. The selected operator will be recommended to the City Council for approval to enter into a lease agreement. The City of Los Banos is the buyer, and the awardee is Escobedo and Sons. The procurement is categorized as a local government contract in California. The contract involves leasing agricultural land, with responsibilities including irrigation, infrastructure maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Contact persons include Joe Heim, Acting Public Works Director, email: joe.heim@losbanos.org, and Jelene DeMelo, email: jelene.demelo@losbanos.org. The location of the award is Los Banos, Merced County, California. Potential competitors for similar awards include local agricultural operators and farm management companies operating in California.

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The City of Los Banos is seeking proposals from qualified agricultural operators to lease and maintain an agricultural parcel (APN 454-0200-001) of approximately 243 acres located at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. Proposals are due by November 12, 2025, and will be evaluated based on criteria outlined in the RFP. The successful proposer will be recommended to the City Council for authorization to enter into a Professional Services Agreement for the lease.

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