NIGP 97135: Land, Rental or Lease

NIGP 97135 Land, Rental or Lease is an Item code capturing state and local governments' acquisition of ground leases, property leases, and land-use agreements across diverse operational contexts—from agricultural production and habitat management to facility development and recreational venues. Recent solicitations show municipalities, counties, school districts, and special-purpose authorities leasing land to private operators for farming, grazing, recreational development, and mixed-use redevelopment, as well as acquiring lease space for departmental operations.

Activity spans multiple issuing-body types and geographies. Jackson Public School District (Mississippi) is disposing of 14 surplus parcels totaling up to 121 acres; the Martin Luther King Corridor Improvement Authority in Jackson, Michigan has posted two consecutive RFPs for property management services across approximately 13 properties and 67,000 square feet; San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department seeks a ground-lease developer for outdoor recreation at Glen Helen Regional Park with California prevailing wage compliance; Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) is leasing approximately 460 acres across seven agricultural properties in the Natomas Basin for conservation-oriented crop production; and the City of Tampa is requesting proposals to lease and redevelop the historic Centro Español building. Agricultural and grazing leases dominate the recent flow: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department solicited bids for cattle grazing at Palo Duro Canyon State Park (3,465 acres, October 14, 2026 deadline); Onslow Water & Sewer Authority (North Carolina) leased 206 acres of cropland effective January 2027; Macon-Bibb County sought proposals for agricultural land lease at Middle Georgia Regional Airport (179.61 acres, October 15, 2026 deadline); and Williamson County (Texas) leased approximately 225 acres at Blackland Heritage County Park for crop production. Significant development-scale opportunities include Marion County Solid Waste's competitive sealed proposals for lease, design, construction, and operation of a recreational venue on the Martel Closed Landfill (37 acres, September 24, 2026 deadline); the University of Central Florida's mixed-use development ITN along Alafaya Trail (September 23, 2026 deadline); and Sacramento County's hydrogen refueling station design, construction, operation, and long-term land lease (up to 15 years, originally due December 5, 2025). Activity clusters heavily in the Southeast (Mississippi, Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida), Southwest (Texas, California), and Midwest (Illinois), with California showing sustained procurement across agricultural, recreational, and utility infrastructure leases. Representative jurisdictions include school districts, regional parks departments, flood control and water authorities, solid waste management agencies, state wildlife departments, and institutional entities (universities), indicating fragmented but active demand across portfolio segments.