6773_May_5_25_solicitation_doc.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 6773
- Issued by
- Hartford County, Connecticut
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The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Town of Simsbury, Connecticut, soliciting agricultural lease proposals for approximately 86 acres of town-owned land known as Meadowood Agricultural Land. The solicitation was released on February 24, 2022, with proposals due by March 14, 2022, at 4:30 PM EDT. A vendor Q&A period was available from February 24 to March 4, 2022. The town seeks qualified agricultural producers to lease the land, which has been used for grain production and features flat topography, with an anticipated initial five-year lease term beginning in spring 2022.
The RFP is open to all vendors, with no specific set-aside requirements or restrictions. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, and payment terms will be vendor-specified. The town's primary objective is to identify an agricultural producer who will demonstrate responsible land stewardship and propose agricultural uses consistent with the town's practices. No estimated total value for the lease is provided, and there are no explicit evaluation criteria beyond the desire for responsible land management. The contact for this RFP is Thomas Hazel, Assistant Town Planner, who can be reached at 860-658-3245 or thazel@simsbury-ct.gov.
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Solicitation Number: 6773
Agricultural Lease Request for Proposal - Hoskins Road
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Simsbury, Town of
February 24, 2022 - March 14, 2022
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This bid has no questions defined.
No. 6773 Title: Agricultural Lease Request for Proposal - Hoskins Road Start Date: February 24, 2022 at 1:15:00 PM EST End Date: March 14, 2022 at 4:30:00 PM EDT Vendor Q&A Start Date: February 24, 2022 at 1:30:00 PM EST Vendor Q&A End Date: March 04, 2022 at 12:00:00 PM EST Estimated Total Value:
Who can respond to this bid? : All Vendors Description: The Town of Simsbury seeks proposals from qualified agricultural producers for leasing 86+/- of acres of town-owned land known as Meadowood Agricultural Land for agricultural purposes beginning in spring 2022. The Town has a desire to receive proposals from agricultural producers that will engage in responsible stewardship of the agricultural land. The area to be licensed includes a 86-acre (+/-) field accessed from Hoskins Road. The land has been in grain production use for several years and has fairly flat topography. Successful applicants will propose an agricultural use consistent with the Town’s desired agricultural practices. It is anticipated that the initial lease will be for a five-year term.
Delivery Terms: Free On Board Destination Payment Terms: Vendor Specified Contact Information: Simsbury, Town of
Thomas Hazel, Assistant Town Planner 933 Hopmeadow Street Simsbury CT, 06070 United States Tel: 860-658-3245 thazel@simsbury-ct.gov
Contact Details: If you have any questions, please contact:
Thomas Hazel, Assistant Town Planner 933 Hopmeadow Street Simsbury CT, 06070 United States Tel: 860-658-3245 thazel@simsbury-ct.gov
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Town of Simsbury Ag RFP Meadowood with Cover Letter.pdf
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