Washington State Department of Natural Resources Grazing Lease Auction - C1000A68953 Colockum Area - 2026
Washington State Department of Natural ResourcesState · Olympia, WA- Due
- Dec 15, 2026
- 33 days left
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
- Contract term
- 10 years
- Primary contact
- Dwayne Shotton
- (509) 899-9461
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Summary
Washington State Department of Natural Resources invites sealed bids for a ten-year grazing lease covering 8,678.80 acres of State trust land located in the Colockum Area within Chelan and Kittitas Counties, Washington (Application No.
C1000A68953). The lease offers 900.29 AUMs annually, managed for a Native Bunchgrass plant community, with onsite springs and existing improvements. Sealed bids must be submitted by December 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to the DNR Southeast Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, WA 98926. Bidders must meet experience and financial requirements, submit a grazing plan of operation, financial statements, and a cash bonus bid deposit.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- General Information
- Financial Statement
- Qualifications
- Deposit
- Plan of Operation
- Submit to
- DNR Southeast Region Office, 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, WA 98926
- Duration
- 120 months
- Scope location
- Chelan and Kittitas Counties, WA
- Projected sq ft
- 377,815,256 sq ft
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Washington State Department of Natural Resources?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 15, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: DNR Southeast Region Office, 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, WA 98926. For questions, contact Dwayne Shotton.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Washington State Department of Natural Resources in WA, 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 Dwayne Shotton at (509) 899-9461. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Washington State Department of Natural Resources?
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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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 15, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: General Information, Financial Statement, Qualifications, Deposit, Plan of Operation. Review the full document from Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Chelan and Kittitas Counties, WA. The total projected area is 377815256 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.