County of Accomack - Farm Lease 1 Tax Map 85-2-1A1 - IFB 776 (2026)
Accomack CountyCounty · Accomac, VA- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 27 days left
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Meredith Parlett
- (757) 787-5718
The 30-second brief
The County of Accomack, Virginia is seeking an experienced farming entity to lease and actively use County-owned cleared and tillable land for agricultural crop production. The property is a 5.9-acre portion of Tax Map No. 85-2-1A1 located in Accomack, Virginia. The initial lease term is five years, from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031, with an option to renew for one additional five-year term. Sealed bids are due by December 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM and will be publicly opened via Zoom. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, proof of insurance including $1,000,000 commercial general liability, and references.
Price (highest price for the property)
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Summary
The County of Accomack, Virginia is seeking an experienced farming entity to lease and actively use County-owned cleared and tillable land for agricultural crop production.
The property is a 5.9-acre portion of Tax Map No. 85-2-1A1 located in Accomack, Virginia. The initial lease term is five years, from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031, with an option to renew for one additional five-year term. Sealed bids are due by December 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM and will be publicly opened via Zoom. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, proof of insurance including $1,000,000 commercial general liability, and references.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price (highest price for the property)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Farm Lease Bid Submittal Form
- Bidder's Experience & Reference Information
- Bid Bond
- Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- County of Accomack Finance Department, P.O. Box 620, 23392 Front Street, Accomac, VA 23301
- Duration
- 120 months
- Scope location
- Accomac, VA
- Projected sq ft
- 257,004 sq ft
- Reported agency
- County of Accomack
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Accomack County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: County of Accomack Finance Department, P.O. Box 620, 23392 Front Street, Accomac, VA 23301. For questions, contact Meredith Parlett.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Accomack County in VA, 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 IFB 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 Meredith Parlett at (757) 787-5718. 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: "Price (highest price for the property)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Accomack County?
All active and historical solicitations from Accomack County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Accomack County 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 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
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: Farm Lease Bid Submittal Form, Bidder's Experience & Reference Information, Bid Bond, Certificate of Insurance. Review the full document from Accomack County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Accomac, VA. The total projected area is 257004 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.