City of Athens and Limestone County - Lease of City/County Land on Seven Mile Post Road - 2025
City of AthensCity · Athens, AL- Due
- Dec 17, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 6 years
- Primary contact
- Annette Barnes-Threet
- (256) 233-8720
The 30-second brief
The City of Athens, Alabama and Limestone County, Alabama invite sealed bids for the agricultural lease of approximately 181.78 acres of workable, non-irrigated cropland located on Seven Mile Post Road, identified as Tax Parcel #11-03-08-0-000-008.000 and USDA Farm #4. The lease term will commence on January 1, 2026, and conclude on December 31, 2031, with an option to renew for two additional one-year terms. The premises shall be used solely for agricultural crop production. The minimum bid for the first year lease rental amount is set at $20,000, with a 1% annual increase thereafter. Bids are due by December 17, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., delivered to the City Clerk at Athens City Hall, 200 West Hobbs Street, Athens, AL 35611. Each bid must include a bid submittal form and a $2,000 certified or cashier's check bid deposit payable to the City of Athens. The tenant must maintain general liability insurance with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate, naming the City and County as additional insureds.
Highest bidder, lease amount
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Summary
The City of Athens, Alabama and Limestone County, Alabama invite sealed bids for the agricultural lease of approximately 181.78 acres of workable, non-irrigated cropland located on Seven Mile Post Road, identified as Tax Parcel #11-03-08-0-000-008.000 and USDA Farm #4.
The lease term will commence on January 1, 2026, and conclude on December 31, 2031, with an option to renew for two additional one-year terms. The premises shall be used solely for agricultural crop production. The minimum bid for the first year lease rental amount is set at $20,000, with a 1% annual increase thereafter. Bids are due by December 17, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., delivered to the City Clerk at Athens City Hall, 200 West Hobbs Street, Athens, AL 35611. Each bid must include a bid submittal form and a $2,000 certified or cashier's check bid deposit payable to the City of Athens. The tenant must maintain general liability insurance with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate, naming the City and County as additional insureds.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Highest bidder, lease amount
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Bid submittal form
- Certified or cashier's check in the amount of $2
- 000 as a bid deposit
- Submit to
- City Clerk, Athens City Hall, 200 West Hobbs Street, Athens, AL 35611
- Duration
- 72 months
- Scope location
- Athens, AL
- Projected sq ft
- 791,811 sq ft
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Athens?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 17, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City Clerk, Athens City Hall, 200 West Hobbs Street, Athens, AL 35611. For questions, contact Annette Barnes-Threet.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Athens in AL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Annette Barnes-Threet at (256) 233-8720. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Highest bidder, lease amount" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Athens?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Athens are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Athens regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 6 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: bid submittal form, certified or cashier's check in the amount of $2,000 as a bid deposit. Review the full document from City of Athens for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Athens, AL. The total projected area is 791811 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.