RFB11182026 Lease of Agriculture Land Swan-Boatwright WMA

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is soliciting bids under RFB11182026 for the lease of agricultural land at the Swan-Boatwright Wildlife Management Area in Ballard County, Kentucky, with bids due November 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Version 2 of the solicitation supersedes the earlier file's online-only submission requirement: online bidding is now prohibited, and bids go to the Bid Receiving location specified in the terms and conditions.

The lease covers two state-owned tracts in La Center totaling 1,268.6 acres: Tract 1 (Swan Unit) at 985.6 acres and Tract 2 (SPBS Units) at 283 acres. The bid package describes a five-year agreement beginning in 2027 that governs agricultural use of the property. The solicitation is classified under commodity code 971 (Real Property Rental or Lease). The bid package states that the solicitation does not indicate any small business set-asides. Award decisions rest on bid competitiveness and compliance with stated requirements.

Bidders must complete the submission checklist and provide all information referenced in the attachments. Non-electronic submissions must be signed, and an unsigned submission is invalid. Questions go to Kelly Hawkins at 502-229-4366. The Finance Division of Real Properties handles billing and financing matters at The Bush Building, 403 Wapping Street, 3rd Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-2607.