# Outagamie County #ATW LS26

Lease of Appleton International Airport farmland for crop production

**Posted:** October 15, 2026
**Respond By:** November 09, 2026
**Identifier:** ATW LS26
**NAICS:** 115112

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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