State Board of Land Commissioners - Sealed Bid Auction for Kiowa 385 Dryland Lease - 2026
Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners (State Land Board) | State of ColoradoState · Denver, CO- Due
- Oct 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Contract term
- 10 years
The 30-second brief
The State Board of Land Commissioners invites sealed bids for the agricultural lease of state trust land located in Kiowa County, Colorado, specifically the Kiowa 385 Dryland Lease parcel comprising 640.00 total acres with 628.30 dry crop acres. The minimum acceptable bid is $14,796.47 per year for a 10-year lease term, with no water available and no improvements on the property. Sealed bids must be received by 4 p.m. on October 12th, 2026, at the Southeast District Office located at 700 S. Main St., Lamar, CO 81052, and must be submitted on the Board's Agricultural Lease Application with a $100 non-refundable application fee, a Resource Management Questionnaire, and a separate check for the full amount of the first year's rental bid.
Highest and best offer, C.R.S. § 36-1-118 factors
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Summary
The State Board of Land Commissioners invites sealed bids for the agricultural lease of state trust land located in Kiowa County, Colorado, specifically the Kiowa 385 Dryland Lease parcel comprising 640.00 total acres with 628.30 dry crop acres.
The minimum acceptable bid is $14,796.47 per year for a 10-year lease term, with no water available and no improvements on the property. Sealed bids must be received by 4 p.m. on October 12th, 2026, at the Southeast District Office located at 700 S. Main St., Lamar, CO 81052, and must be submitted on the Board's Agricultural Lease Application with a $100 non-refundable application fee, a Resource Management Questionnaire, and a separate check for the full amount of the first year's rental bid.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Highest and best offer, C.R.S. § 36-1-118 factors
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Agriculture Lease Application
- Resource Management Questionnaire
- Non-refundable application fee of $100
- Rent check for offered or standard rate
- Leasehold documentation
- Supporting documentation
- Submit to
- 700 S. Main St., Lamar, CO 81052 / slb.colorado.gov
- Scope location
- Kiowa County, CO
- Reported agency
- State Board of Land Commissioners
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners (State Land Board) | State of Colorado?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 12, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 700 S. Main St., Lamar, CO 81052 / slb.colorado.gov.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners (State Land Board) | State of Colorado in CO, 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.
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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 and best offer, C.R.S. § 36-1-118 factors" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 10 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: Agriculture Lease Application, Resource Management Questionnaire, non-refundable application fee of $100, rent check for offered or standard rate, leasehold documentation, supporting documentation. Review the full document from Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners (State Land Board) | State of Colorado for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kiowa County, CO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.