Guilford County NC MUNIS #20282

Hines Chapel Road Farm Lease (RFP)

The government buyer is Guilford County, North Carolina, represented by the Guilford County Purchasing Department. The awarded contract is a farmland lease agreement for two parcels of land located at 4495 Hines Chapel Road, McLeansville, North Carolina, totaling approximately 52 acres (Parcel T +/- 24.9 acres and Parcel S +/- 27.1 acres). The lessee is an unnamed party who will lease the farmland solely for agricultural purposes. The lease term is five years, starting November 1, 2025, and ending October 31, 2030, with a hard termination date. Rental payments are calculated per acre and paid monthly to Guilford County. The contract includes requirements for the lessee to maintain the property, comply with environmental laws, use the land for organic farming practices, and maintain liability insurance with specific coverage limits naming Guilford County as an additional insured. The lessee must not sublet or assign the lease without written approval. The lease can be terminated by either party with specified notice periods and conditions. The lessee is responsible for maintaining the property and roads, coordinating with adjacent lessees, and adhering to best management farming practices. The contract emphasizes lawful land use, prohibits activities such as hunting and off-road vehicle use, and requires compliance with all applicable environmental and safety regulations. The place of performance is the farmland at 4495 Hines Chapel Road, McLeansville, NC, within Guilford County. No OEMs or vendors are mentioned as this is a lease agreement rather than a purchase contract. Unique contract requirements include strict organic farming principles, environmental compliance, insurance coverage specifications, and collaborative land management with adjacent lessees.

Description

Request for Proposals for leasing agricultural farmland parcels Pasture Parcels S (27.1+/- Acres) and T (24.9+/- Acres) located on or near 4495 Hines Chapel Rd, McLeansville, NC 27301. The lease term is five years starting November 1, 2025, with an expected award date of January 23, 2026. The award will be based on the highest price and the farmer's proposed plan for the land including crop rotation, watering or irrigation, and compliance with organic certification if applicable.

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