CCDF2026-01 - Farm Layout.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (RFP# CCDF2026-01) issued by the County Commissioners of Caroline County, Maryland, for an Agricultural Land Lease Agreement. The subject property is Hayman Farm, a parcel located near Ridgely, Maryland on Race Track Road, comprising approximately 60 acres of tillable land. Bidders are invited to submit sealed bids on a price-per-acre basis for the leasing rights to this agricultural property. The question submission deadline is Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at noon, with a Q&A addendum to be posted by Friday, February 13, 2026 by end of day. Bids must be received at the Caroline County Commissioners office, 109 Market Street, Denton, Maryland 21629, Attention: Nicole Pearce, no later than 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Electronic copies of the RFP, drawings, plans, and bid forms are available via email request to npearce@carolinemd.org or through the County website at https://www.carolinemd.org/bids.aspx, while printed copies may be obtained from the Caroline County Department of Finance at the same address.

Prospective bidders should note that the parcel is currently listed for sale, and bidders are instructed to review Sections I(a) and I(b) of the Lease Agreement for important information regarding this condition. The County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids submitted. Certified Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit bids. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Nicole Pearce, Purchasing Coordinator, at 410-479-4118 or npearce@carolinemd.org by the noon deadline on February 11, 2026.