Project Information

Bid Title

City Hay Lease - Section 21-T110N-R50W

Issuing Agency

City of Brookings

Location

South Dakota

Published Date

Nov 21, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 2, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

36 - 2025

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Project Description

Bid Number:	36 - 2025
Bid Title:	City Hay Lease - Section 21-T110N-R50W
Category:	Airport Bids
Status:	Open

Description: The bid is to be an annual per acre amount for approximately 85 acres of hay land located in the SE ¼ of Section 21-T110N-R50W (west of the Brookings Regional Airport).  The hay land will be rented for a period of one (1) year for 2026 to the highest responsive and responsible bidder.  The Bidder may have the option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year terms (2027 and 2028) if agreed to by the City and the bidder.  The City will determine if the property will be leased for one additional year and if so, Tenant may provide written notice of Tenant’s intent to renew to City no later than sixty (60) days prior to expiration of the current lease term.  Note: If agreed upon by both parties, the per acre price shall increase by 2% each year through the term of the contract. The successful bidder will be responsible for primary noxious weed control.  Satisfactory weed control shall be defined as not letting weeds reach the blooming stage, either through the use of chemicals or mowing.  The annual rent shall be as follows:  The annual rent shall be as follows: the first half will be due on July 1, and the second half shall be due on November 1 of each year.  In the event rented area is removed for any reason, those acres will be deducted from the amount owed.  The Lessee shall not assign or sublet this Lease without the prior written consent of the Lessor. Publication Date/Time: 11/21/2025 12:00 AM Publication Information: Brookings Register Closing Date/Time: 12/2/2025 1:30 PM Submittal Information: City Clerk's Office: 520 3rd St., Suite 230, Brookings, SD 57006 Bid Opening Information: City Clerk's Office Contact Person: For further information or to view the hay land property, contact Lucas Dahl, Airport Manager, 605-697-8664. Qualifications: All bids must be signed and submitted in a sealed envelope and shall state on the left-hand corner of the envelope “City Hay Lease, Section 21-110-50.” Any bids received after the deadline will not be accepted. Special Requirements: Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the actual opening thereof. Action on the bids will occur within 30 days of the bid opening. The City of Brookings reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any and all bids. Related Documents: 2025_12_02 - AIR - Nichols Hay Lease - NOTICE 2025_12_02 - AIR - Nichols Hay Lease - PLANHOLDERS LIST 2025_12_02 - AIR - Nichols Hay Lease - BID PROPOSAL FORM

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

City Hay Lease, Section 21-T110N-R50W

Sealed original bids will be received by the City Council of Brookings, South Dakota, at

the office of the City Clerk at the Brookings City & County Government Center, 520 3rd

Street, Suite 230, Brookings, South Dakota, until 1:30 P.M. CST, December 2, 2025,

for the City Hay Lease, Section 21-T110N-R50W. All bids will then be publicly opened

and read.

The bid is to be an annual per acre amount for approximately 85 acres of hay land

located in the SE ¼ of Section 21-T110N-R50W (west of the Brookings Regional

Airport). The hay land will be rented for a period of one (1) year for 2026 to the highest

responsive and responsible bidder. The Bidder may have the option to extend for two

(2) additional one (1) year terms (2027 and 2028) if agreed to by the City and the

bidder. The City will determine if the property will be leased for one additional year and

if so, Tenant may provide written notice of Tenant’s intent to renew to City no later than

sixty (60) days prior to expiration of the current lease term. Note: If agreed upon by

both parties, the per acre price shall increase by 2% each year through the term of the

contract.

The successful bidder will be responsible for primary noxious weed control. Satisfactory

weed control shall be defined as not letting weeds reach the blooming stage, either

through the use of chemicals or mowing. The annual rent shall be as follows: The

annual rent shall be as follows: the first half will be due on July 1, and the second half

shall be due on November 1 of each year. In the event rented area is removed for any

reason, those acres will be deducted from the amount owed. The Lessee shall not

assign or sublet this Lease without the prior written consent of the Lessor.

For further information or to view the hay land property, contact Lucas Dahl, Airport

Manager, 605-697-8664.

All bids must be signed and submitted in a sealed envelope and shall state on the left-

hand corner of the envelope “City Hay Lease, Section 21-110-50.” Any bids received

after the deadline will not be accepted.

Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the actual opening thereof.

Action on the bids will occur within 30 days of the bid opening. The City of Brookings

reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any and all bids.

City of Brookings, SD

Bonnie Foster, City Clerk

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