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The Tate County School District is seeking bids for the lease of approximately 32.68 acres of agricultural land located in Coldwater, Mississippi, for a three-year period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. The procurement is a lease agreement that will allow the successful bidder exclusive rights to farm the property and claim crop bases with the USDA Farm Service Agency. Bids must be submitted by 10:00 am CST on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, either through sealed envelopes or electronically via www.centralbidding.com. The district will evaluate bids based on the highest responsible bidder, with bids remaining open for 60 days and the school board planning to award the contract as soon as possible after comprehensive review. Bidders are required to provide their full legal name, contact information, and a firm per-acre rental rate for the approximately 30 acres of farmable land.

The solicitation explicitly prohibits Tate County School District employees, board members, and their immediate family members from participating in the bidding process. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The lease terms require the lessee to pay a per-acre rental rate at the commencement of each calendar year, with the school district reserving the right to terminate the agreement with six months' written notice if an immediate need for the property arises. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the procurement is structured as a competitive bid process where the highest responsible bidder will be selected. The district maintains the right to reject any and all bids, providing flexibility in the procurement process. No information about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure is provided in the solicitation documents.