Virginia DCR Agricultural Revenue Contract 2026 - Lyndhurst Ponds Natural Area Preserve
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation|ParksState · Richmond, VA- Due
- Jul 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 16, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Mary Cook Jones
Know who Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation|Parks buys from before you write a word.
Every vendor contract, renewal date and decision maker at this agency, in one place.
Set up in 30 seconds · No credit card
THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is soliciting bids for an Agricultural Revenue Contract at the Lyndhurst Ponds Natural Area Preserve in Augusta County, Virginia. The contract term is 5 years with a 1-5 year optional renewal. Award will be made to the highest bidder paying the Commonwealth of Virginia a fixed price amount per acre. The scope involves agricultural use of the preserve, which has restricted access requiring appointment and permission. Optional site visits are available through June 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with questions due by June 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Submissions are due by July 2, 2026.
Highest bidder paying the Commonwealth of Virginia per acre fixed price amount
SUMMARY
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is soliciting bids for an Agricultural Revenue Contract at the Lyndhurst Ponds Natural Area Preserve in Augusta County, Virginia.
The contract term is 5 years with a 1-5 year optional renewal. Award will be made to the highest bidder paying the Commonwealth of Virginia a fixed price amount per acre. The scope involves agricultural use of the preserve, which has restricted access requiring appointment and permission. Optional site visits are available through June 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with questions due by June 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Submissions are due by July 2, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Highest bidder paying the Commonwealth of Virginia per acre fixed price amount
- Scope location
- Augusta County, Virginia
- Reported agency
- Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Quote from Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation|Parks?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 2, 2026. For questions, contact Mary Cook Jones.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation|Parks 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 Quote 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 Mary Cook Jones. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
Can I search Quotes like this in ChatGPT or Claude?
Yes. Civic IQ has an MCP server that connects ChatGPT, Claude and other AI assistants to live Civic IQ data: open RFPs, pre-RFP signals from public meetings, awarded contracts and agency decision-makers across 100,000+ US public agencies. Add https://beta.mcp.civiciq.com/mcp as a connector (in ChatGPT under Settings > Apps & Connectors, in Claude under Settings > Connectors) and sign in with a free Civic IQ account at civiciq.com/mcp.
Show 5 more questions
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 bidder paying the Commonwealth of Virginia per acre fixed price amount" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation|Parks?
All active and historical solicitations from Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation|Parks are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation|Parks 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.
What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
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. Review the full document from Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation|Parks for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Augusta County, Virginia. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.