1-RPGL-2026-06-Farmland Ground Lease-Final.pdf

TOWN OF GLASTONBURY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

Farmland Ground Lease-Multiple Parcels

RPGL-2026-06

DUE DATE AND TIME: Thursday November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM

The Town of Glastonbury will be accepting proposals from qualified individuals interested in leasing town-owned property for agricultural purposes. Such proposals may include lease of the land or buildings. Uses of the parcel consistent with the agricultural history and intensity of the site is preferred. Selected Respondents would enter into an agreement with the Town.

Interested individuals and Respondents should obtain the complete RFP and related information from the Town’s website at www.glastonburyct.gov/RFP. Responses to the Request for Proposal must be submitted electronically no later than the time and date indicated above. LATE

PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Responses can be submitted at the following link: https://glastonburyct.bonfirehub.com under the RFP title “RPGL-2026-06-Farmland Ground Lease-Multiple Parcels.” Respondents will be required to create a profile before submitting their proposal. Step-by-step instructions on how to register as a vendor are available at this website:

https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us/articles/15646869029783-Vendor-Registration

The Town reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any part of, or the entire proposal, when said action is deemed to be in the best interests of the Town.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Women/Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit a proposal.

Gina J. Consiglio Purchasing Agent

Farmland Ground Lease-Multiple Parcels RPGL-2026-06

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section I General Information 3

Agreement Background Information 3 Description of Site 3-4 Site Visit and Inspection of Land 4 Neighborhood Description 5 Utilities/Infrastructure 5 Zoning/Permitting 5 Parking 5 Suggested Minimum Price Per Acre 6 General Scope of Agreement 6 Agreement Coordination 6 Term of Lease 6

Section II Submission of Proposal 6

Proposal Instructions 6-9 Evaluation Criteria 9-10 References 10 Selection Process 10 Timeline 11 Insurance Requirements 11-12 Indemnification 12

Attachments

Attachment A –Proposal Response Form Attachment B- Non-Collusion Statement Attachment C – Sample Farmland Ground Lease Form Attachment D- Parcel Maps

SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION

AGREEMENT BACKGROUND INFORMATION

It is the intent of the Town of Glastonbury to lease Town-owned property for agricultural use.

Please refer to location and property maps for specific site information. The Town is accepting lease proposals for the following parcels. Interested parties may submit a proposal to lease one, more than one, or all of the parcels.

Parcel Street Reference Acreage

1. Longo Parcels: Main Street Parcel 11 6.3 Acres Parcel 12 2.7 Acres Parcel 14 7.8 Acres Parcel 96 9.5 Acres Parcel 97 15.0 Acres

2. Longo Farm - Parcel B 3006 Hebron Avenue 23.0 Acres

3. Longo Farm - Parcel C 3006 Hebron Avenue 12.0 Acres

4. Longo Farm - Parcel D 3006 Hebron Avenue 2.0 Acres

5. 130 Old Maids Lane 130 Old Maids Lane 6 acres and two barns

6. 396 Old Maids Lane 396 Old Maids Lane 7.65 Acres

DESCRIPTION OF SITE

1. Longo Parcels 11, 12, 14, 96, 97

Five separate and distinct parcels are available for lease. Please refer to the location/property maps for specific site information. (Attachment D)

It should be noted that the acreage listed represents the total acreage of the parcel. The actual acreage that is tillable or suitable for farming may be less than the total acreage indicated.

Access to parcels 96 and 97 is provided via an entrance drive/gravel farm road off of Main Street immediately north of #1761. Access to parcels 11, 12, and 14 is gained via a gravel farm road off Meadow Lane.

It is the intention of the Town to lease all five parcels (11,12,14, 96 and 97) in the Glastonbury Meadows in its entirety to one lessee.

2. Longo Parcel B Please refer to the location/property maps for specific site information (Attachment D). The parcel is located on Hebron Avenue in East Glastonbury. The area subject to the lease totals 23 acres.

There is a structure that is not weathertight and is unsecured available to rent with the property.

3. Longo Parcel C is located on Hebron Avenue in East Glastonbury. The area subject to the lease totals 12 acres

4. Longo Farm – Parcel D is located on Hebron Avenue in East Glastonbury. The area subject to the lease totals 2.0 acres.

The parcel is currently leased to the Wind Hill Farm and Learning Center. The Lessee has installed the following items on the parcel: two drilled wells and solar array, a 30’ x 72’ hoop style greenhouse, and several raised planting beds. The solar array, greenhouse, and raised planters are the property of the Wind Hill Farm & Learning Center and will not necessarily remain with a new lease agreement.

5. 130 Old Maids lane

Please refer to the location/property maps for specific site information. the parcel is located on Old Maids lane in South Glastonbury. the area subject to the lease totals 6 acres and includes two barns. The barn closest to the street totals 6.925 sf +/- and the barn at the rear pf the property totals 6,800 sf +/-. The barns are being leased “as-is”.

6. 396 Old Maids Lane

Please refer to the location/property maps for specific site information (Attachment D). The Parcel is located on Old Maids Lane in South Glastonbury. The area is subject to the lease totals

7.65 acres.

PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT

Requests for site visits shall be directed to Lisa Zerio at lisa.zerio@glastonbury-ct.gov

INSPECTION OF LAND

Each potential lessee shall inform themselves fully of the nature of the conditions and peculiarities of the site. Failure to do so will not relieve a person submitting a successful proposal from carrying out any of the provisions and obligations of the lease agreement.

NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIPTIONS

Respondents’ proposals should consider and address the impact of any proposed use of the property, including without limitation, hours of operation, extent to which the public would be invited onsite, site lighting, noise, traffic, parking and pedestrian safety and circulation, on the surrounding areas, and in particular, on the adjacent residential neighborhoods and roadways.

These factors will be important to the Town’s review and decision making of the responses.

UTILITIES/INFRASTRUCTURE

Some parcels may be connected to water, sewer and electric utilities. It will be the Respondent’s responsibility to determine whether or not an upgrade of any or all such utilities is required to adequately service the property, or any proposed sub-sections of the property. Respondents will be responsible for any and all costs for such upgrades required for their proposed use. If applicable, Lessee shall pay all charges for the furnishing of gas, water, electricity and all other public utilities to the premises.

ZONING/PERMITTING

Although farming and agriculture are permitted uses on the properties for lease, the Town makes no representation with regards to zoning and permitting for any other intended use by any Respondent. Any activities to be performed on the subject property outside of harvesting of crops, rearing and management of livestock, tillage, husbandry, farming, horticulture and forestry must be provided in detail in the proposal. Please note that commercial greenhouses and commercial nurseries (involving the retail sale of flowers, shrubs, trees and other plants from buildings or structures on the premises, rather than exclusively from the ground) and commercial pig farms must be approved via special permit by the Town Plan & Zoning Commission and are not as-of-right farming activities. Please refer to the Glastonbury Building- Zone Regulations and the zoning map (both available on the Town’s website (www.glastonbury-ct.gov) for information regarding permitted uses at the properties. Contact the Office of Community Development with any questions regarding zoning and permitting. Finally, the Town’s acceptance of a proposal does not constitute the issuance of any and all necessary permitting from Town departments, Boards, and Commissions.

PARKING

Any proposed parking improvements will need to be approved through the Town’s site plan review process, with consideration given to whether the improvements will create traffic or stormwater management issues and function appropriately based on the intended use of the site.

Respondents may be required to share a common parking area with other selected Respondents.

SUGGESTED MINIMUM PRICE PER ACRE

The Town has suggested that potential lessees consider a mandatory minimum payment of $50/acre for agricultural farmland. It is understood that, depending on the crop(s) to be grown and market conditions, the proposed per acre price could be either higher or lower.

GENERAL SCOPE OF AGREEMENT

The Town will consider any and all offers from qualified Respondents who have experience in operating similar farm parcels that can continue the current farming and agricultural operations either independently or in conjunction with partners or sub-lessees. Such offers may include but are not limited to the following:

Lease of the land or portions of the land.

Lease of one or all of the buildings.

The selected Respondents must be able to enter into an agreement no later than January 1, 2026.

The Town reserves the right to work with one or more selected Respondents and to select proposals that are deemed to be in the Town’s best interest. The Town also reserves the right to select no proposals at all.

AGREEMENT COORDINATION

The selected Respondent(s) will work closely with the Town Manager or his/her designee on the details of an agreement. The Town will coordinate access to the property, all available plans and drawings.

TERM OF LEASE

The length of the lease period shall be for a minimum of five years with the Town able to cancel the agreement December 31st of each year provided that the Town gives notice by August 31st or five months prior. Town will consider longer initial lease terms and renewal periods. The final lease term will be subject to negotiation between the Town and interested lessees and may be a factor considered as part of the basis for selection.

SECTION II - SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

By submitting a proposal, Respondent represents that they have thoroughly examined and become familiar with the scope of the agreement outlined in this RFP and are capable of entering into an agreement to achieve the Town’s objectives.

Respondents submitting a proposal for this solicitation are directed to respond online through a secure e-Procurement portal. Responses can be submitted at the following link:

https://glastonburyct.bonfirehub.com/, under the RFP title “RPGL-2026-06-Farmland Ground Lease-Multiple Parcels”. Respondents will be required to create a profile before submitting their proposal. Step-by-step instructions on how to register as a vendor are available at:

https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us/articles/15646869029783-Vendor-Registration

Respondents will be required to upload their response as ONE (1) consolidated pdf file which includes the following:

1. Proposal Response as per the requirements herein

2. Attachment A - Town of Glastonbury Response Page

3. Attachment B - Town of Glastonbury Non-Collusion Statement

All Respondents are required to submit the information detailed below. Responses shall be organized and presented in the order listed below to assist the Town in reviewing proposals. Responses should be presented in appropriate detail to thoroughly respond to the requirements and expected agreement described herein.

1. Table of Contents to include clear identification of the material provided by section and number.

2. The Respondent shall submit:

a. One-page letter of transmittal that must include the name, address and statement of whether the Respondent is an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, or other entity. The letter shall indicate the Respondent’s understanding and interest in the purchase agreement and any other information that would assist the Town in making a selection. This letter must be signed by a person legally authorized to bind the Respondent to a contract.

b. Telephone number and email address of person(s) to be contacted for further information or clarification.

c. Identify the individual who will serve as the authorized point of contact for the Respondent.

d. Respondent Background: Identify the legal entity that will serve as the principal in the proposed agreement and allowed development, including roles and responsibilities of each team member, including any partners or sub-lessee.

Describe the level of commitment for each member of the proposed agreement team.

e. Proposal Details: Proposals shall clearly describe the following:

1. What is the Respondent’s proposed use(s) of the property including land and buildings?

2. When is the Respondent able to enter into an agreement?

3. What is the financial compensation offered to the Town for lease or fee interest in the land and buildings?

4. Does the Respondent propose to lease portions of the land or buildings?

If a lease is proposed please explain the land and buildings proposed for the lease, minimum lease term and annual lease payment to the Town.

5. Respondent’s requested assistance or other considerations by the Town.

Respondents are encouraged to highlight sustainable practices, organic recycling, public education opportunities and other such initiatives as part of their proposal.

f. Relevant experience: Identify related experience with similar agricultural and other use consistent the Respondent’s proposal.

3. Proposal Response Form (ATTACHMENT A).

4. Description of any exceptions taken to this RFP. If any proposal involves any exception from the stated requirements, they must be clearly noted as exceptions and attached to the proposal.

5. Respondent is required to review the Town of Glastonbury Code of Ethics adopted July

8, 2003 and effective August 1, 2003 and revised October 29, 2013 and effective November 28, 2013. Respondent shall acknowledge that they have reviewed the document in the area provided on ATTACHMENT A. The selected Respondent will also be required to complete and sign an Acknowledgement Form prior to award. The Code of Ethics and the Acknowledgment Form can be accessed at the Town of Glastonbury website at www.glastonburyct.gov. Upon entering the website click on the Bids & Proposals Icon which will bring you to the links for the Code of Ethics and the Acknowledgement Form.

6. Statement of Non-Collusion (ATTACHMENT B).

7. Any technical questions regarding this RFQ shall be made in writing and directed to Lisa Zerio, Director of Parks and Recreation lisa.zerio@glastonbury-ct.gov or designee.

For administrative questions concerning this proposal, please contact Gina J. Consiglio, Purchasing Agent, by email at purchasing@glastonbury-ct.gov. All questions, answers, and/or addenda, as applicable, will be posted on the Town’s website at www.glastonburyct.gov (Upon entering the website click on Bids & Proposals Icon, click on the Proposal Title to view all proposal details and document links). It is the respondent’s responsibility to check the website for addenda prior to submission of any proposal. Note: Responses to requests for more specific contract information than is contained in the RFP shall be limited to information that is available to all respondents and that is necessary to complete this process. The request must be received by Thursday October 30, 2025.

No other Glastonbury Town employee or elected official should be contacted concerning this RFP during the proposal process. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in disqualification.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Town of Glastonbury shall select the responsible and responsive proposal(s) which is determined by the Town to be the best suited, most advantageous, and provides the best value to the Town on the basis of the criteria included in this Request for Proposal. The Town shall not be obligated to accept any proposals and the Town shall reserve the sole right to determine the appropriateness of any proposal for the agreement. The Town expressly reserves the right to negotiate with the selected Respondent(s) prior to entering into any agreement pursuant to this RFP. Best value shall be determined by consideration of the following factors.

Many factors will be considered by the Town in its decision to award the lease. While the lease payment is certainly one factor, the nature and type of the proposed land use will be carefully considered. Factors to be considered may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the crops to be grown, amount and type of chemical use, nitrogen use, cultivation methods, length of lease term, integrated pest management methods, and potential liability to the Town.

Whenever it is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town, the Town Manager, Purchasing Agent or designated representative shall waive informalities in any and all proposals. The right is reserved to reject any proposal or any part of any proposal when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Glastonbury.

Proposals must be submitted complete in every detail and, when requested, supporting or supplemental information shall be provided. If a proposal involves any exception from stated requirements, they must be clearly noted as exceptions and listed in the proposal. The reason for any exception shall also be stated.

Professional Qualifications/Profile of Respondent

• Qualifications, experience, and expertise of Respondents (principals and primary staff);

• Capacity of Respondent to effectively enter into and manage this agreement; and

• Ability to provide successful ongoing farming and agricultural development upon completion of the agreement.

Experience of the Respondent/Past Performance

• Past or current farming or agricultural experience similar to the agreement proposed by this

RFP;

• Experience in developing and maintaining farming and agricultural parcels including utilization innovative and creative approaches;

• Experience and knowledge of the farming and agricultural industry.

Overall Approach/Use of the Property

• Evidence the Respondent understands the agreement and the Town’s goals, whether from experience with similar agreements or from preparatory research; and

• The Respondent’s proposed agreement approach and use of the property indicates a good understanding of the Town’s objectives and goals as stated herein.

• Commitment to the Town’s timetable for the agreement.

Demonstrated Financial Capacity

• Demonstrated ability to enter into an agreement.

• Proposed financial payment for a lease, as applicable.

• Proposed sources of financing with anticipated schedule to secure commitments.

• Requested assistance or other considerations from the Town.

Responsiveness to RFP

• Respondent’s responsiveness and compliance with RFP requirements including any exceptions detailed in the response.

REFERENCES

As part of the overall evaluation, The Town of Glastonbury shall review references provided in the Respondent’s proposal. Three to five references are required.

SELECTION PROCESS

This Request for Proposal does not commit the Town of Glastonbury to enter into an agreement or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal to this request. All proposals submitted in response to this request become the property of the Town of Glastonbury. The Town of Glastonbury reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this request, to negotiate with the selected Respondents, the right to cancel in part or in its entirety the RFP, if it is in the best interests of the Town to do so.

A Selection Committee will evaluate all proposals received for completeness and the

Respondent’s ability to meet all requirements as outlined in this RFP. Respondents may be invited to meet with the selection committee.

Additional technical information may be requested from any Respondent for clarification purposes, but in no way changes the original proposal submitted.

TIMELINE

The Town intends to adhere to the schedule listed below as closely as possible, but reserves the right to modify the schedule in the best interest of the Town as required.

Publicize RFP October 9, 2025 RFP Due Date November 6, 2025 Interviews with Top Respondents TBD Agreement Effective Date TBD

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Below are the Town’s Standard Insurance Requirements. Requirements for the Selected Respondents may be amended based upon the type of agreement that is entered into between the Respondent and the Town. Additionally, Respondents are advised that use of any out buildings on the property will require contents coverage.

INSURANCE

The Respondent shall, at its own expense and cost, obtain and keep in force during the entire duration of the Agreement or Work the following insurance coverages covering the Respondent and all of its agents, employees and sub-contractors and other providers of services and shall name the Town of Glastonbury and their employees and agents as an Additional Insured on a primary and non-contributory basis to the Respondent’s Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability policies. These requirements shall be clearly stated in the remarks section on the Respondent’s Certificate of Insurance. Insurance shall be written with insurance carriers approved in the State of Connecticut and with a minimum Best’s Rating of A- VIII with all policies written on an occurrence form basis. In addition, all carriers are subject to approval by the Town. Minimum Limits and requirements are stated below:

1) Worker's Compensation Insurance:

- Statutory Coverage

- Employer’s Liability

- $1,000,000 each accident/$1,000,000 disease-policy limit/$1,000,000 disease each employee

- A Waiver of Subrogation shall be provided in favor of the Town of Glastonbury and their employees and agents.

2) General Liability:

- Including Premises & Operations, Products and Completed Operations, Personal and Advertising Injury, Contractual Liability and Independent Contractors.

- Limits of Liability for Bodily Injury and Building Damage Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate $2,000,000 (The Aggregate Limit shall apply separately to each job.)

3) Automobile Insurance:

- Including all owned, hired, borrowed and non-owned vehicles

- Evidence of Combined Single Limit of Liability for Bodily Injury and Building Damage:

Per Accident $1,000,000

4) Umbrella Policy (Excess Liability)

Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate $1,000,000

The Respondent shall provide a Certificate of Insurance as "evidence" of General Liability, Auto Liability including all owned, hired, borrowed and non-owned vehicles, statutory Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability and Professional Services Liability coverage.

The Respondent shall direct its Insurer to provide a Certificate of Insurance to the Town before any work is performed. The awarded Respondent(s) will be responsible to provide written notice to the Owner 60 days prior to cancellation or non-renewal of any insurance policy. The Certificate shall evidence all required coverages including the Additional Insured on the General Liability and Auto Liability policies and Waiver of Subrogation on the General Liability policy. The Respondent shall provide the Town copies of any such insurance policies upon request.

INDEMNIFICATION

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Respondent shall indemnify and hold harmless the Town and their employees and agents Developers, agents, and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, direct, indirect or consequential (including but not limited to fees and charges of engineers, attorneys and other professionals and court and arbitration costs) to the extent arising out of or resulting from the performance of the Respondent’s work, provided that such claim, damage, loss or expense is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission by the Respondent, or breach of its obligations herein or by any person or organization directly or indirectly employed or engaged by the Respondent to perform or furnish either of the services, or anyone for whose acts the Respondent may be liable.

ATTACHMENT A

PROPOSAL RESPONSE PAGE

PROPOSAL NO: RPGL-2026-06 DATE DUE: Thursday November 6, 2025

DATE ADVERTISED: October 9, 2025 TIME DUE: 11:00 AM

NAME OF

AGREEMENT: Farmland Ground Lease-Multiple Parcels

THE RESPONDENT ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE FOLLOWING ADDENDA:

Addendum #1 (Initial/Date) Addendum #2 (Initial/Date) Addendum #3 (Initial/Date)

It is the responsibility of the Respondent to check the Town’s website for any Addenda before submitting the proposal.

CODE OF ETHICS:

I / We have reviewed a copy of the Town of Glastonbury’s Code of Ethics and agree to submit a Developer Acknowledgement Form if I /We are selected. Yes No *

*Respondent is advised that effective August 1, 2003, the Town of Glastonbury cannot consider any bid or proposal where the Respondent has not agreed to the above statement.

Type or Print Name of Individual Doing Business as (Trade Name)

Signature of Individual Street Address

Title City, State, Zip Code

Date Telephone Number / Fax Number

E-Mail Address SS # or TIN#

Respondent’s Name:

Parcel Name: Acreage:

The following items must be submitted with the proposal, as appropriate. If the item is not applicable, indicate by noting N/A. Failure to provide any of the required information with the proposal is sufficient cause for the Town to eliminate the proposal from further consideration. In submitting this proposal, the respondent acknowledges that the Town of Glastonbury reserves the right to exercise its discretion with regard to this or any proposal. The decision of the Town of Glastonbury to accept or reject any proposal is final and not subject to legal challenge or appeal in any form.

1. Proposed Price Per Acre: $

2. Proposed Term:

Initial Lease Period:

Renewal Period:

3. List all herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, soil sterilants, etc. to be used. (If none needed, indicate N/A).

4. SDS for all pesticides and fertilizers. (If none needed, indicate N/A).

5. Sample labels for pesticides and fertilizers included. (If none needed, indicate N/A).

6. Identify restricted Pesticides to be used.

7. Include a copy of the pesticide applicator’s license if using restricted pesticides. (If none needed, indicate N/A).

8. Pesticide applicator’s license other than Lessee’s included. (If none, indicate N/A).

Respondent’s Name:

9. Crops to be grown.

10. Fertilizer types (N-P-K) and sources of Nitrogen identified.

11. Overview of fertilizer program including number of applications and total amount of Nitrogen per acre for the season included.

12. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Practices identified and described.

13. Cover Crop: Type:

Rate/Acre:

Seeded By Date:

14. Type of Cultivation, i.e., No Till, Clean Cultivation, Herbicide:

15. Please indicate whether or not it is your intention to use propane noise cannons or other sound devices to protect crops. If yes, please describe the number and types of devices to be used, their locations, and dates of use.

16. If you plan on inviting the general public onto the parcel(s), then provide detailed information about that including the activities to be performed, dates, times, hours, etc.

ATTACHMENT B

NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT

The company submitting this proposal certifies that it is being submitted without any collusion, communication or agreement as to any matter relating to it with any other Respondent or competitor. We understand that this proposal must be signed by an authorized agent of our company to constitute a valid proposal.

Date:

Name of Company:

Name and Title of Agent:

By (SIGNATURE):

Address:

Telephone Number:

ATTACHMENT C

SAMPLE FARM LAND GROUND LEASE

THIS FARM LAND GROUND LEASE, (hereinafter referred to as the “Lease”) made and entered into on the date hereinafter set forth by and between the TOWN OF GLASTONBURY, a municipal corporation having its boundaries within the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut (hereinafter the “Lessor”), and or (hereinafter the “Lessee”).

WITNESSETH:

That for and in consideration of the rents, covenants and agreements hereinafter reserved and contained, the Lessor and Lessee hereby agree as follows:

1. Demise of Premises

Lessor does hereby demise and lease to the Lessee, and the Lessee does hereby lease and hire from the Lessor the premises described on Schedule A attached hereto and made a part hereof (hereinafter referred to as the “Leased Premises”). The Leased Premises consist of acres, more or less.

2. Title and Condition

Lessor warrants to the Lessee that it is well seized and possessed of the Leased Premises and has a good and lawful right to enter into this Lease. The Lessor also covenants with the Lessee that the Lessee, upon paying the rent in the manner specified and performing the conditions, covenants, and agreements herein contained, shall be entitled to use and enjoy the Leased Premises for the specified term, as described in Paragraph 4.

3. Use and Occupancy of Premises

Lessee may use and occupy the Leased Premises for agricultural purposes only.

Lessee agrees that he will permit the Lessor to enter the land at any reasonable time for inspection for any purpose including, but not limited to, the conducting soil tests and to the making of surveys to ensure compliance with erosion control requirements, environmental regulations and any grazing requirements.

The Lessee shall, at the end of each growing season, leave the Leased Premises in good productivity condition and seed the Leased Premises with a cover crop.

4. Term and Options to Extend or Renew

a. The Effective Date of this lease shall be .

b. The term of this Lease shall be until .

Notwithstanding any other provision of this lease, Lessor shall have the right to terminate this Lease at any time for its sole convenience upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to Lessee without any liability therefore. Notwithstanding this right, Lessor will attempt to accommodate Lessee, if possible, in the harvest of any growing crop.

Lessee shall vacate the Leased Premises upon the expiration or termination of the term unless the Lessor and Lessee renew this Lease, execute a new lease concerning the Leased Premises or agree in writing to an extension of the term.

5. Rent

Rent (the “Rent”) for the term of this Lease shall be at the rate of per acre for each 12 month period in the term, payable in advance on the first day of each year. All payments are to be made in cash or by check payable to Lessor’s order.

At the time that the first payment of Rent is due, Lessee shall furnish to Lessor:

a) A plan showing how the Lessee will control erosion with respect to the Leased Premises and conform to inland wetland regulations.

b) A statement indicating which pesticides, herbicides and/or fertilizers will be used and how often. This statement must be approved in writing by the Conservation Officer of the Town of Glastonbury before the Lessee may apply any such materials to the Leased Premises.

c) A sum in the amount of twenty dollars ($20) per acre. This amount may be used by the Lessor to cover the costs of erosion control, seeding the Premises with a cover crop or applying a necessary fertilizer, insecticide or herbicide to the Premises if the Lessee fails to satisfy any of the conditions hereunder and the Lessor, in its sole discretion, deems it advisable to take any such action. This remedy is not exclusive and is in addition to any and all of Lessor’s other remedies hereunder and at law or in equity.

This sum shall be returned to the Lessee at the expiration of the term of this Lease and all extensions if the Lessee has complied with all of the provisions hereunder.

6. Taxes

Lessor shall pay all real estate taxes and all other taxes, charges and assessments which may be assessed on the Leased Premises.

7. Compliance with Law

Lessee shall, during the term hereof, comply with and shall cause the Leased Premises to comply with all local, state and federal laws and regulations and restrictions.

8. Liens

Unless otherwise provided herein, Lessee shall keep the leasehold estate free and clear of liens and encumbrances.

9. Termination

This Lease may be terminated at any time by mutual consent of the Lessor and Lessee.

10. Condemnation

If all or a part of the Leased Premises are taken by any condemning authority under the power of eminent domain or otherwise or by any purchase or other acquisition in lieu of eminent domain or otherwise, the Lease shall terminate as of the date when title to the Leased Premises is acquired by the condemning authority.

If the Lease is so terminated pursuant to this Paragraph, Lessee shall not be entitled to any damages or compensation of any kind whatsoever which may occur as a result of said taking.

11. Indemnity and Insurance

The Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Lessor, its agents, officers and employees from and against any and all liability (statutory or otherwise), claims, suits, demands, judgments, costs, interest and expenses (including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees and disbursements) arising from any injury to, or death of, any person or persons or damage to property (including loss of use thereof) related to (a) the Lessee’s use of the premises or conduct of business therein including any damage caused by livestock put upon the Leased Premises, (b) any work or thing whatsoever done, or any condition created (other than by the Lessor, its employees, agents or contractors) by or on behalf of the Lessee in or about the premises, including during the period of time, if any, prior to the term commencement date, that the Lessee may have been given access to the premises for the purpose of doing any work or cultivation, (c) any condition of the premises due to or resulting from any default by the Lessee in the performance of the Lessee’s obligations under this Lease, or (d) any act, omission or negligence of the Lessee or its agents, contractors, employees, subtenants, licensees or invitees. The Lessee shall name the Town and its employees and agents as an Additional Insured on a primary and non-contributory basis to the Bidders Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability policies.

In case any action or proceeding is brought against the Lessor by reason of anyone or more thereof, the Lessee shall pay all costs, attorneys’ fees, expenses and liabilities resulting therefrom and shall resist such action or proceeding if Lessor shall so request, at the Lessee’s expense, by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Lessor.

Lessee shall, at Lessee’s expense, obtain and keep in force at all times during the term of this Lease, the following insurance coverage with an insurance carrier that is approved by the State of Connecticut with a minimum (A-VIII) Best rating acceptable to Lessor:

1) Worker's Compensation Insurance:

- Statutory Coverage

- Employer’s Liability

- $500,000 each accident/$500,000 disease-policy limit/$500,000 disease each employee

- A Waiver of Subrogation shall be provided in favor of the Town of Glastonbury and its employees and agents.

2) Commercial General Liability:

- Including Premises & Operations, Products and Completed Operations, Personal and Advertising Injury, Contractual Liability and Independent Contractors.

- Limits of Liability for Bodily Injury and Property Damage Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate $2,000,000 (The Aggregate Limit shall apply separately to each job.)

- A Waiver of Subrogation shall be provided in favor of the Town of Glastonbury and its employees and agents.

3) Automobile Insurance:

- Including all owned, hired, borrowed and non-owned vehicles

- Limit of Liability for Bodily Injury and Property Damage:

Per Accident $1,000,000

- A Waiver of Subrogation shall be provided in favor of the Town of Glastonbury and its employees and agents.

4) Umbrella Policy (Excess Liability)

Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate $1,000,000

Coverage should insure the Lessor and Lessee against any liability arising out of the use, occupancy or maintenance of the Leased Premises. The limit of said insurance shall not, however, limit the liability of Lessee hereunder.

Lessee may carry such insurance under a blanket policy provided an endorsement naming Lessor as an additional insured is attached thereto.

Certificates of insurance acceptable to the Lessor shall be delivered to the Lessor within ten (10) days of the execution of this Lease. Such certificates and the insurance policies required hereunder shall contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies will not be cancelled, allowed to expire, or be subject to a reduction of coverage until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Lessor.

12. Sub-letting: Successors and Assigns

Lessee may not sublet the Leased Premises or mortgage, sell, assign or transfer his rights pursuant to this Lease, without the written consent of Lessor.

13. Conditions of Default

a. Any of the following occurrences or acts shall constitute an Event of Default:

1) Failure to make any rental payment when due.

2) Failure to keep and perform any of Lessee’s other agreements or obligations hereunder, if such failure shall have continued for fifteen (15) days after written notice by Lessor to Lessee specifying the nature of the default and demanding cure.

b. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, and during the continuation thereof, Lessor may, at its option, either;

1) proceed by appropriate legal proceedings to enforce performance of the applicable provisions of this Lease or to recover damages for the breach thereof; or

2) give Lessee written notice of Lessor’s intention to terminate this Lease on a date so specified, which shall be not less than fifteen (15) days after the giving of such written notice, and upon the date so specified the Lease shall terminate and all rights of Lessee shall expire, unless before such date all arrearages shall have been fully paid and all other defaults shall have been fully cured. Lessee agrees to vacate the Leased Premises within said fifteen (15) day period.

c. In the event of the termination as set forth above, Lessor may re-enter and take possession of the Leased Premises and may re-let the same upon such terms as it deems advisable. No termination of this Lease and no re-entry by Lessor shall prevent Lessor from recovering damages for Lessee’s breach. No re-entry by Lessor shall be considered a termination of the Lease unless written notice of such intention shall have been given to Lessee.

14. Fences, Crops and Trees

The Lessee agrees that he shall construct and maintain any necessary fences and maintain any existing fences within or adjacent to the Leased Premises.

All crops produced by Lessee on the Leased Premises shall be the property of the Lessee.

The Lessee agrees not to cut or remove any existing trees on the Leased Premises without the written consent of the Lessor.

15. Notice and Demands

All notices or demands required or permitted hereunder or under any statute shall be in writing and hand delivered or sent postage prepaid, by certified mail to:

Lessor:

Town of Glastonbury 2155 Main Street Glastonbury, CT 06033 Attn: Town Manager

Lessee:

or at such address as the parties hereto shall designate in writing in manner above provided.

16. Surrender

Lessee agrees to surrender possession of the Leased Premises to Lessor at the termination of this Lease.

17. Miscellaneous

The paragraph headings contained in this Lease are for reference purposes only and shall not control or affect its scope of interpretation in any respect. This Lease and its interpretation shall be governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut. The rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the respective heirs, successors and assigns of the parties.

IT WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Lease this day of , 2026.

Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:

LESSOR:

TOWN OF GLASTONBURY

By:

Jonathan Luiz Town Manager

LESSEE:

By:

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