Silver Spring Township 2026 Agricultural Lease Bid Specifications - Hempt Road and Woods Drive
Town of Silver SpringCity · Mechanicsburg, PA- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 4 years
- Primary contact
- Ray Palmer
- (717) 766-1654
The 30-second brief
Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania invites sealed bids to lease Township-owned agricultural land for a four-year term from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2030. The opportunity encompasses approximately 85.6 total approximate acres across four bid units located on Hempt Road and Woods Drive (Parcel Nos. 38-08-0569-019AEX, 38-08-0569-046, 38-08-0567-557, 38-08-0567-003, and 38-21-0295-011EX). Each bid unit is separately bid and separately awarded, except that Bid Unit 1 must be bid as a single combined unit. Bids are due by October 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., with a public bid opening on October 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Township Building, 8 Flowers Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. Eligible bidders must conduct a bona fide agricultural operation and submit a signed Bid Form (Schedule B) with four-year rent bids and required certifications.
Agricultural land lease, Crop cultivation, Agricultural operations across 4 bid units totaling 85.6 acres
Highest four-year aggregate bid amount, responsive and timely submission
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Summary
Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania invites sealed bids to lease Township-owned agricultural land for a four-year term from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2030.
The opportunity encompasses approximately 85.6 total approximate acres across four bid units located on Hempt Road and Woods Drive (Parcel Nos. 38-08-0569-019AEX, 38-08-0569-046, 38-08-0567-557, 38-08-0567-003, and 38-21-0295-011EX). Each bid unit is separately bid and separately awarded, except that Bid Unit 1 must be bid as a single combined unit. Bids are due by October 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., with a public bid opening on October 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Township Building, 8 Flowers Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. Eligible bidders must conduct a bona fide agricultural operation and submit a signed Bid Form (Schedule B) with four-year rent bids and required certifications.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Highest four-year aggregate bid amount, responsive and timely submission
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Agricultural land lease
- Crop cultivation
- Agricultural operations across 4 bid units totaling 85.6 acres
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
signed Bid Form (Schedule B), required certifications
- Submit to
- Silver Spring Township, 8 Flowers Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
- Scope location
- Mechanicsburg, PA
- Projected sq ft
- 3,728,736 sq ft
- Reported agency
- Silver Spring Township
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Silver Spring?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 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: Silver Spring Township, 8 Flowers Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. For questions, contact Ray Palmer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Silver Spring 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 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 Ray Palmer at (717) 766-1654. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Agricultural land lease, Crop cultivation, Agricultural operations across 4 bid units totaling 85.6 acres. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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 four-year aggregate bid amount, responsive and timely submission" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Silver Spring?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Silver Spring are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Silver Spring 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 4 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: signed Bid Form (Schedule B), required certifications. Review the full document from Town of Silver Spring for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Mechanicsburg, PA. The total projected area is 3728736 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.