Opportunity
Jackson County Civic Plus #203
Jackson County DOT Farmland Lease – 155.53 Acres for Agricultural Use
Posted
September 01, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
203
NAICS
115116
Jackson County Department of Transportation (JCDOT) is seeking bids for a three-year lease of farmland for agricultural use only in Jackson, Michigan. - Properties included: - 47.11 acres east of Parma Garage (Property ID: 000-07-30-301-007-03) - 77.90 acres north side of Cornell Rd (Property ID: 000-11-20-300-001-00) - 30.52 acres south side of Behling Rd Pit (Property IDs: 000-11-19-201-001-04 and 000-11-19-476-001-01) - Total acreage: approximately 155.53 acres - Lease is strictly for agricultural purposes; hunting rights are excluded - Bidders must submit pricing on a per acre per year basis - Three-year base contract with potential for year-to-year extensions upon mutual agreement - Lessee is responsible for maintaining soil nutrient levels; annual soil testing will be conducted by JCDOT - Rental payments are due annually by December 31st - Lessee must remove crops by December 31st each year - Lessee will be compensated for crop damage if JCDOT uses the property - No OEMs or specific vendors are involved, as this is a land lease opportunity
Description
Jackson County Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for leasing farmland for agricultural purposes only. The lease term is a three-year base contract with the possibility of year-to-year extensions if both parties agree. The farmland includes specific properties totaling approximately 155.53 acres in various locations within Jackson County. Bidders must submit bids on a per acre per year basis, and rental payments are due annually by December 31st. Hunting rights are excluded from the lease, and soil nutrient levels must be maintained by the lessee.