Request for Bid Proposals - Farming of City-Owned Properties

The City of Moline is seeking a farmer to utilize 150 tillable acres of city-owned land for planting and harvesting crops, as well as seasonal tilling of leaves. The selected farmer will be expected to clearly state their plans for conducting all aspects of the farming operation and propose a rent amount to pay to the city. The proposal should include details on how the farmer will conduct the farming operation and a proposed rent amount in $/tillable acre/year. Key aspects of the job include: • Planting and harvesting crops on 150 tillable acres of city-owned land • Seasonal tilling of leaves collected by the Public Works Department • Proposing a rent amount to pay to the City of Moline • Clearly stating the details of the farming operation The city is looking for a farmer who can utilize the city-owned farms effectively and efficiently, and who can provide a fair rent amount for the use of the land.