# Watertown Civicplus #2026-0017

Lease of 2.91 Acres of Surplus City Property

**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** October 21, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-0017

The City of Watertown is seeking proposals to lease a surplus parcel in Watertown, South Dakota.
- **Government buyer:** City of Watertown, Engineering Division.
- **Property:** Approximately 2.91 acres southwest of 7th St W and 26th Ave N.
- **Permitted uses:** Hay production and equipment storage only; a small permanent structure must remain on site.
- **Lease term:** Five-year initial term, with two optional five-year renewal terms.
- **Named organizations:** Burlington Northern Railroad is referenced only in the parcel’s legal description; no prospective vendors or OEMs are identified.

### Description

The City of Watertown is requesting proposals to lease an approximately 2.91-acre parcel southwest of the intersection of 7th St W and 26th Ave N in Watertown, South Dakota. A small permanent structure on the property must remain in place, and use is limited to hay production and equipment storage. The lease term is five years, with two additional five-year renewal terms available. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Virtual BID by October 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time.

[View original listing](https://www.watertownsd.us/bids.aspx?bidID=71)