Leasing of Approximately 69 Acres of Real Property for Farm Use CA-27-01

The County of Louisa, Virginia is soliciting proposals under RFP CA-27-01 to lease approximately 69 acres of farm property at Tax Parcel 36-22, with proposals due November 3, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. local time. The listing's jurisdiction field reads Lee County (FIPS 51105), while the solicitation identifies Louisa County as the issuer.

The property lies in the Green Springs Magisterial District, bounded by U.S. Route 15 on the west, State Route 617 on the south, and a gravel road on the east. Proposers must submit detailed agricultural and land management plans and a per-acre lease price. The County's Selection Committee scores proposed use of land (40 points), other agricultural practices (30 points), and price proposed (30 points). The County reserves the right to select the party that most closely satisfies its needs and may waive or amend specific requirements.

Lease terms require soil erosion control measures, a 20-foot buffer around all water system wells, compliance with water supply protection protocols, and written County permission before any tree cutting. The agricultural activities plan is subject to County approval, and the County holds 60-day termination rights. Livestock, hunting, trapping, structure erection, and subletting are prohibited. The lessee maintains the property, compensates the County for reasonable damage upon termination, and provides a certificate of insurance naming the County as additional insured. The County retains access for viewing, surveying, and testing.

The lease term runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029, with three successive one-year renewals available upon mutual agreement. Lease rates are to be negotiated, with payment due at lease commencement.

Written inquiries were due October 15, 2026, and formal clarifications were issued October 22, 2026. Addendum 1, posted October 22, 2026, modifies the base solicitation's terms and conditions. Proposals go to Sam Massie, Purchasing Coordinator, Louisa County Administration Building, 1 Woolfolk Avenue, Louisa, VA 23093.