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Bid Notice- Cash Rent Farm Lease

NOTICE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS CASH RENT FARM LEASE

City of Oswego, Kansas

The City of Oswego, Kansas hereby solicits competitive bids for a Cash Rent Farm Lease for the following described real property located in Labette County, Kansas:

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LEASE TERMS

The lease term shall be for one (1) year commencing March 10, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with the option to automatically renew and be extended for an additional one (1) term beginning on January 1st for the same rental and under the same terms and conditions unless the Landlord or tenant notify the other in writing within 180 days prior to the end of the original term or any extension thereof that they intend to terminate the lease.

PERMITTED USE

The leased premises shall be used for farming, haying, and pasturing purposes only. No other use is permitted without prior written consent of the City of Oswego.

BID REQUIREMENTS

Bids shall be submitted as an annual cash rent amount for the entire parcel. Bids must include:

  1. Bidder's full legal name, address, and contact information.
  2. Proposed annual cash rent amount (lump sum per year, payable in advance).
  3. A brief statement of the bidder's farming experience and current farming operation.
  4. Acknowledgment that bidder has had the opportunity to inspect the property prior to bidding.

SUBMISSION OF BIDS

Sealed bids must be received by the Oswego City Clerk no later than 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026. Bids may be mailed or delivered to:

City Clerk City of Oswego PO Box 210; 703 5th St, Oswego, Kansas 67356

Bids received after the deadline will not be considered. Bids will be opened at 10:00am on March 9, 2026 and presented to the Oswego City Council at its regular meeting on March 9, 2026.

LEASE CONDITIONS

The successful bidder will be required to execute a Cash Rent Farm Lease with the City of Oswego containing the following material terms:

  • Rent payable in advance on or before January 1st of the lease year.
  • Tenant responsible for all costs of production, including fertilizers, herbicides, chemicals, and other inputs.
  • Tenant shall comply with all applicable noxious weed control laws and exercise good farming practices.
  • No assignment or subletting without prior written consent of the City.
  • Tenant shall maintain general liability insurance in an amount satisfactory to the City and shall provide proof of insurance prior to commencement of the lease.
  • The City reserves the right to terminate the lease upon 180 days written notice.
  • All government payments for crop land, if any, shall belong to the Tenant.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

The City of Oswego reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities, and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the City. The City is not obligated to accept the highest bid.

Published by authority of the Governing Body of the City of Oswego, Kansas.

Jennifer Hine, City Clerk City of Oswego, Kansas

Publication Date(s): 2/26/26

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