Water Right Acquisition RFP (Due 09/24/26 @ 5PM)

The City of Dodge City is issuing an RFP to acquire existing irrigation water rights (approximately 4,500 acre‑feet per year total) for conversion to municipal supply and future development. Owners of water rights are invited to submit proposals to sell all or part of their rights, either as single large parcels, smaller parcels, or assembled packages. The goal is to secure long‑term water‑supply reliability and enhance infrastructure resiliency. • Bid Number WL 2604, published 7/24/2026. • Deadline for proposals: 9/24/2026 5:00 PM. • Target acquisition: up to ~4,500 acre‑feet/yr of irrigation rights. • Eligible sellers: current owners of irrigation water rights in the region. • Submissions to be sent to Nick Hernandez, City Manager, Dodge City, KS. • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit required. • Documents and detailed specifications available for download via the city’s bid portal.