Penns Valley Area School District Agricultural Property Lease RFP 2026 - 60.15 Farmable Acres
Penns Valley Area SDSchool · Spring Mills, PA- Due
- Mar 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Robert Miller
- (814) 422-2000 ext 2541
The 30-second brief
The Penns Valley Area School District (PVASD) is soliciting proposals for the lease of approximately 60.15 farmable acres of designated District property for agricultural crop production. The property is located adjacent to the Penns Valley Jr./Sr. High School and Penns Valley Elementary/Intermediate School in Gregg Township, Centre County, PA. The lease term is 36 months, running from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029. Specific requirements include maintaining strip farming patterns, restrictions on grass crops in designated areas, and adherence to the District's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy. Proposals must include a per-acre rental bid. Sealed bids are due by 9:00 a.m. on March 12, 2026, and will be publicly opened at the Administrative Office Conference Room.
Written proposal, Property Lease Response Form
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Summary
The Penns Valley Area School District (PVASD) is soliciting proposals for the lease of approximately 60.15 farmable acres of designated District property for agricultural crop production.
The property is located adjacent to the Penns Valley Jr./Sr. High School and Penns Valley Elementary/Intermediate School in Gregg Township, Centre County, PA. The lease term is 36 months, running from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029. Specific requirements include maintaining strip farming patterns, restrictions on grass crops in designated areas, and adherence to the District's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy. Proposals must include a per-acre rental bid. Sealed bids are due by 9:00 a.m. on March 12, 2026, and will be publicly opened at the Administrative Office Conference Room.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Written proposal, Property Lease Response Form
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Exhibit A (Property Map)
- Exhibit B (Lease Agreement)
- Attachment 1 (Integrated Pest Management Policy)
- Submit to
- 4528 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Spring Mills, PA
- Reported agency
- Penns Valley Area School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Penns Valley Area SD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 12, 2026. 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: 4528 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875. For questions, contact Robert Miller.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Penns Valley Area SD in PA, 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 RFP 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 Robert Miller at (814) 422-2000 ext 2541. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Written proposal, Property Lease Response Form. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Penns Valley Area SD?
All active and historical solicitations from Penns Valley Area SD are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Penns Valley Area SD 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Exhibit A (Property Map), Exhibit B (Lease Agreement), Attachment 1 (Integrated Pest Management Policy). Review the full document from Penns Valley Area SD for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Spring Mills, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.