27-011-LH LAND LEASE FOR AGRICULTURAL USE AT MIDDLE GA REGIONAL AIRPORT-RFP (10/15/26)

The Macon‑Bibb County Board of Commissioners is seeking a single lessee to farm approximately 179.6 acres of land adjacent to the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. The lease will cover four contiguous parcels (21.39, 12.62, 128.37, and 17.23 acres) for a term of five years, with the lessee responsible for all agricultural production, property maintenance, compliance with FAA and airport wildlife‑hazard regulations, and payment of annual rent. The County will not divide the parcels among multiple bidders; the award will be to one entity that can demonstrate sufficient agricultural experience, a robust crop‑management plan, and the ability to protect airport operations. • Total lease area: ~179.6 acres across four parcels • Lease term: 5 years, with County rights to amend/terminate with 30‑day notice for operational reasons • Required deliverables: detailed crop plan, rotation schedule, irrigation, pest‑management, and maintenance plan • Evaluation criteria: proposed annual rent (40 pts), agricultural experience (20 pts), maintenance plan (15 pts), wildlife‑hazard compatibility (15 pts), drainage/stewardship (10 pts) • Restrictions: no livestock, poultry, beekeeping, composting, fuel storage, or any activity creating wildlife hazards; all improvements become County property upon lease termination.