City of Lincoln Ionwave #21-077 Addendum 1

Award for Farm Management Services for City of Lincoln/Lancaster County

This opportunity involves the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County awarding a contract for comprehensive farm management services for approximately 2,000 acres of city- and county-owned farmland. - Government Buyer: - City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Purchasing Department - Office: City/County Purchasing - Key contact: Suzanne Ideus, CPPB, Assistant Purchasing Agent - Awarded Vendor: - Thien Farm Management, Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Farm Management Services for cropland, hay land, and pasture - Includes crop rotations, grassland hay management, herbicide and pest management, plant nutrient oversight, and implementation of regenerative farming practices - Management of tenant agreements and lease structures (Fixed Cash Rent, Custom, Crop Share, Net Share, Variable/Flexible Cash Rent, Bushel Lease) - Development of farm management plans, annual reports, site inspections, and tenant performance monitoring - Support for the City's Climate Action Plan, including sustainable and regenerative agriculture and carbon sequestration - Optional consultation and travel services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Minimum of 10 years relevant experience - Accredited Farm Manager certification required - Experience with sustainable and regenerative agriculture - Coordination with multiple city departments (Water Systems, Parks, Landfill, Wastewater, Police) - Ability to manage various lease types and support city initiatives such as soil conservation and climate action - No specific OEMs or commercial product manufacturers are mentioned, as this is a professional services contract.

Description

The City of Lincoln/Lancaster County issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Farm Management Services under solicitation number 21-077 Addendum 1. The procurement involves contracting a qualified farm management firm to provide services including sustainable farm practices, agricultural production management, and lease management for city-owned farm properties. The contract period and detailed scope of work are outlined in the RFP documents, with essential qualifications requiring at least ten years of relevant experience. The awarded supplier is Thien Farm Management, Inc.

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