Douglas Civicplus #393

City of Douglas airport land lease for hay production

The City of Douglas is seeking bids to lease airport land for hay production at Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport. - Government buyer: City of Douglas, Georgia; no sub-agency or contracting office is identified. - Requested service: Lease airport land only for growing, cutting, baling, and removing grass for hay. The three areas total approximately 51.61 acres: - Area 1 – Green Western Strip: approximately 12.96 acres. - Area 2 – Green Eastern Tract: approximately 17.39 acres. - Area 3 – Yellow Temporary Tract: approximately 21.26 acres; it may be withheld or withdrawn for airport needs. - Bid structure: Provide a separate annual rental price for each area. Areas may be awarded independently or together; Area 3 rent is independently priced and adjusted if that area is removed. - Key requirements: Follow airport safety and operational requirements, use only authorized access routes and areas, maintain required clearances from airport infrastructure, and remove hay within 14 days of baling. Obtain prior approval for structures, improvements, or land-disturbing work. Required insurance includes $1 million in general and automobile liability coverage, with the City named as an additional insured. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are named. The City of Douglas is the government buyer.

Description

The City of Douglas seeks bids to lease approximately 51.61 acres at Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport for growing, cutting, baling, and removing grass for hay. The property is divided into three separately priced areas, and the City may award areas individually or collectively. Area 3 is a temporary agricultural area of approximately 21.26 acres that may be removed from the lease for airport development or operational needs. The lease term is five years, and agricultural use is subject to airport operations, safety requirements, and applicable FAA, GDOT, and City requirements.

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