Request for Proposals: Agricultural / Hay Land Lease

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