Government Hay Production Lease, Notice of Availability, Granger Lake
ID: DACW63-9-25-0631Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW076 ENDIST FT WORTHFORT WORTH, TX, 76102-6124, USA

NAICS

Logging (113310)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER (F099)

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https://sam.gov/opp/29a46f83f847476eba0d95b78dab7339/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is offering a leasing opportunity for approximately 229 acres of government-owned land at Granger Lake, Texas, specifically for hay production until December 31, 2025. Interested parties are required to submit sealed bids, including a $200 deposit, by 11:00 A.M. on July 16, 2025, with the lease contingent on executing work-abatement projects aimed at improving wildlife habitats and native vegetation. This initiative supports federal goals of resource conservation and effective land stewardship while providing opportunities for community agricultural pursuits. For further details, interested bidders can contact Brandon Randig at brandon.s.randig@usace.army.mil or Brad Ellis at bradley.d.ellis@usace.army.mil.

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    The Notice of Availability (NOA) DACW63-9-25-0631 announces the opportunity to lease approximately 229 acres of government-owned land at Granger Lake, Texas, specifically for hay production until December 31, 2025. Issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this leasing opportunity aims to enhance land management through work-abatement projects that improve wildlife habitats and native vegetation. Interested parties must submit sealed bids, including a $200 deposit, by 11:00 A.M. on July 16, 2025, at the Granger Lake Office. The lease is contingent on the execution of work-abatement items rather than cash rent. Bidders are required to follow detailed instructions, including bid submission protocols and the completion of specific exhibits detailing their proposals. The lessee must comply with land use regulations and maintain the leased area, including handling vegetation and avoiding harm to natural resources. Importantly, the property is subject to flooding, and the government retains the right to enter and manipulate the land as needed. This initiative aligns with federal goals of resource conservation and effective land stewardship while providing an opportunity for community agricultural pursuits.
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