Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Proposals: Agricultural / Hay Land Lease

Issuing Agency

City of Watertown

Location

South Dakota

Published Date

Nov 2, 2025

Closing Date

Nov 21, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2025-0018

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Project Description

Bid Number:	2025-0018
Bid Title:	Request for Proposals: Agricultural / Hay Land Lease
Category:	City of Watertown Bid Postings
Status:	Open
Bid Recipient:	City Finance Office

Description: Request for Proposals (RFP) Agricultural / Hay Land Lease The City of Watertown is seeking proposals for the lease of approximately 732 acres of agricultural/hay land located in Codington County, South Dakota. Lease Terms Initial two-year lease Option for one (1) additional two-year renewal term. Property Description The lease area includes the following tracts: Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section 22 Southern Half (S ½) of Section 23 Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 25 Section 26 (except the Southwest Quarter, SW ¼) Eastern Half (E ½) of Section 35, all located in Township 117 North (T117N), Range 53 West (R53W), of the 5th Principal Meridian. Submission Requirements Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Agricultural Land Proposal Attention: Finance Department” Some row crops are not allowed. (Corn, Millet, Sorghum, Sunflowers, Barley, Wheat) Deliver proposals to the City of Watertown Finance Department. Proposals are due at the Finance Office at City Hall by 2:00 PM, November 21st, 2025. Subletting of the rented parcel is not allowed. The City of Watertown, 20 N Maple, Watertown, SD 57201 Additional Information The City of Watertown reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. If the proposals for the land involve haying, 13 bales of hay are to be remitted to the Bramble Park Zoo each year during the lease term. Questions may be directed to: Ian Meriwether-Chalfant Airport Manager Phone: (605) 753-9357 Publication Date/Time: 11/1/2025 12:00 AM Publication Information: Watertown Public Opinion Closing Date/Time: 11/21/2025 2:00 PM Submittal Information: Sealed Proposals Contact Person: Ian Meriwether-Chalfant Airport Manager Phone: (605) 753-9357 Business Hours: M-F 8:00 - 5:00 PM

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 531190Lessors of Other Real Estate Property

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