City of Brenham Lease of Land for Hay Production ITB 19-006 2019
City of Brenham, City of Brenham, TX·City
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- Primary Contact
- Jeana Bellinger · (979) 337-7567
- Contract Term
- 1 year
- Scope Location
- Brenham, TX
- Submission Address
- 200 W. Vulcan St., Suite 203, Brenham, Texas 77833
SUMMARY
The Brenham Community Development Corporation (BCDC) is soliciting sealed bids for the annual lease of approximately 189.81 acres of land solely for harvesting hay. The land consists of two parcels: 88.22 acres in the Brenham Business Center and 101.59 acres in the Southwest Industrial Park, both located in Washington County, Texas. The lease term is for one year with annual renewals up to a maximum of five years. Bidders must offer a dollar amount per acre as annual rent. Requirements include maintaining insurance coverage (Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability at $100,000 minimum each), mowing all open acreage at least twice per year, and complying with USDA and Texas Agriculture Commissioner regulations. Sealed bids are due by November 15, 2019, at 10:00 AM CST to the Office of the City Secretary.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Offered amount, reputation of the bidder, extent to which the offer meets BCDC needs, past relationship with BCDC, impact on contracting with historically underutilized businesses
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
One original and one copy of the completed ITB form, Insurance certificates
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A, Attachment B, Exhibit A, Exhibit B, Bid Form
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Common questions about this solicitation, answered from the record.
How do I respond to this ITB from City of Brenham?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 15, 2019. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 200 W. Vulcan St., Suite 203, Brenham, Texas 77833. For questions, contact Jeana Bellinger.
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Offered amount, reputation of the bidder, extent to which the offer meets BCDC needs, past relationship with BCDC, impact on contracting with historically underutilized businesses" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Brenham?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Brenham are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Brenham 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this ITB?
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: Attachment A, Attachment B, Exhibit A, Exhibit B, Bid Form. Review the full document from City of Brenham for the complete list.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this ITB?
Most government agencies, including City of Brenham in TX, 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 ITB 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 Jeana Bellinger at (979) 337-7567. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Brenham, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: One original and one copy of the completed ITB form, Insurance certificates. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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