St Charles County Civicplus #2026 Farm Leases

St. Charles County farmland leases for three county parks

St. Charles County is seeking farmers to lease and cultivate acreage at three county parks under annual fixed-fee bids. - Government buyer: St. Charles County, Missouri — Parks and Recreation Department. - Services requested: Farmland leases at Broemmelsiek Park (approximately 79 acres), Hackmann Park (approximately 75 acres), and Lindenwood Park (approximately 40 acres). Acreages are estimates. - Broemmelsiek Park: About 64 acres of hay and 15 acres of row crops. One alternating orange field must be planted in corn for wildlife cover and use as a recreational corn maze; the other designated fields are for harvest crops. - Farmer responsibilities: Select or manage crops as specified for each site, cover labor, materials, and seed costs, and leave some crop unharvested for wildlife. Chemical use requires prior Parks Department approval where specified. - Bid terms: Propose a fixed annual lease payment for each location; submit a separate bid for each park. The draft agreements show the fee as redacted, so no lease amount is available. - Other notable terms: The County may use leased land and may terminate leases under specified conditions, including for future park development. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, commercial vendors, products, or part numbers are identified.

Description

St. Charles County is soliciting bids for annual leases of farmland at Broemmelsiek Park, Hackmann Park, and Lindenwood Park, with leases scheduled to start January 1, 2027. The draft agreements describe farming the designated parkland areas, with approximate acreages of 79 acres at Broemmelsiek Park, 75 acres at Hackmann Park, and 40 acres at Lindenwood Park. Bidders submit an annual amount on the provided bid submittal form and must submit a separate form for each location. Bids are due by 3:00 PM on October 23, 2026, to the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation offices by mail or email.

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