State Board of Land Commissioners - Sealed Bid Auction for Matheson Lease - Elbert County
Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners (State Land Board) | State of ColoradoState · Denver, CO- Due
- Sep 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 10 years
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Summary
Sealed bid auction and agricultural lease application for state trust land located in Elbert County, Colorado, approximately 1.5 miles east of Matheson on the south side of Highway 24.
The parcel comprises 1,041.38 surface acres with 260 AUMs, designated for grazing use with a 10-year lease term. Minimum acceptable bid is $6,000.80 per year or $23.08/AUM. Improvements include 5.5 miles of barbed exterior fence, 4.5 miles of interior electric fence, ~0.5 mile of fence to be constructed on the NW portion, livestock well permits (#57233, #160175, #160170-A), windmills with steel tanks on concrete, and stock ponds. Sealed bids must be received by 4:00 p.m. on September 29, 2026, at the North Central District Office, 360 Oak Avenue, Suite 110, Eaton, CO 80615. Bid opening is scheduled for September 30, 2026, at 11:00 A.M.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Agricultural Lease Application, Resource Management Questionnaire, Non-refundable Application Fee of $100, Rent check for full amount of the first year's rental bid
- Submit to
- North Central District Office, 360 Oak Avenue, Suite 110, Eaton, CO 80615
- Scope location
- Elbert County, CO
- Projected sq ft
- 4,536,211 sq ft
- 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 September 29, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: North Central District Office, 360 Oak Avenue, Suite 110, Eaton, CO 80615.
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 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: Agricultural Lease Application, Resource Management Questionnaire, Non-refundable Application Fee of $100, Rent check for full amount of the first year's rental bid. 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: Elbert County, CO. The total projected area is 4536211 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.