Guilford County NC MUNIS #20292

Lease of Certified Organic Farmland Parcels in Guilford County, NC

Guilford County is offering a five-year lease opportunity for two certified organic farmland parcels near Hines Chapel Road. - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Purchasing Department - Parcels Available: - Parcel S: 27.1 +/- acres - Parcel T: 24.9 +/- acres - Requirements: - Both parcels must remain certified organic; strict adherence to organic farming practices and environmental laws is mandatory - Respondents must submit a detailed farming plan covering crops, methods, rotation, irrigation, and chemical usage - MWBE participation is encouraged with a 15% aspirational goal - No bid deposit or performance bonds required - Lease includes liability insurance, property maintenance, and compliance with county regulations - Submission Details: - Electronic submission via Vendor Self Service system - Required documentation: cost proposal, qualifications, references, MWBE forms, addendum acknowledgments - Award Criteria: - Based on highest price and quality of farming plan - Place of Performance: - Parcels located near 4495 Hines Chapel Rd, McLeansville, NC - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified; opportunity is open to qualified farmers

Description

Guilford County Purchasing Department is soliciting proposals from qualified farmers interested in leasing two pasture parcels of agricultural farmland located near 4495 Hines Chapel Rd, McLeansville, NC. The parcels include Parcel S (27.1 +/- acres) and Parcel T (24.9 +/- acres). The lease term is for five years, and the selected farmer must submit a detailed plan for the land use including crops, rotation, and irrigation. The lease requires compliance with organic certification if applicable and adherence to county rules and environmental laws.

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