Outagamie County #ATW LS26

Lease of Appleton International Airport farmland for crop production

Outagamie County is seeking lessees to farm tillable land at Appleton International Airport. - Government buyer: Outagamie County; Appleton International Airport (ATW). - Opportunity: Lease and farm approximately 231.5 acres, divided into six bid areas: AG 01–AG 05 (43.1 acres combined), AG-06 (61.5), AG-07 (34.7), AG-08 (27.9), AG-09 (32.0), and AG-10 (32.3). Each area is awarded to one lessee; proposals may cover one or more areas. - Pricing: The RFP sets a minimum bid of $80 per acre, with awards based on the highest revenue to the Airport. The agreement says rent is set annually by the County Board. - Permitted farming and restrictions: Soybeans and alfalfa are permitted, generally on a rotational basis. Corn is allowed only on designated parcels and requires annual written Airport Director approval. Livestock keeping, pasturing, and grazing are prohibited. Only commercial fertilizers may be used; manure, biosolids, sludge, and other organic waste products are prohibited. - Notable operating requirements: Farming must comply with airport safety and wildlife-hazard requirements, including crop-removal and tillage deadlines. - Term discrepancy: The RFP describes a one-year lease for 2027 with three optional one-year renewals. The attached agreement instead provides for a three-year initial term and up to two one-year extensions. The agreement also specifies a 3% rent increase on the third anniversary and annually during extensions. - OEMs and vendors: None are named; no manufactured products are requested.

Description

Outagamie County is requesting proposals to lease approximately 231.5 acres of tillable land at Appleton International Airport for crop farming, including cultivation and harvesting. Proposers may submit per-acre pricing for one or more designated areas; the stated minimum price is $80 per acre, and awards for each area will be based on the most revenue to the Airport. The RFP describes a proposed 2027 lease year, with the opportunity for three one-year renewals. Proposals are due November 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.

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