Neeses_Western Industrial Park Farm Lease

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REQUEST FOR QUOTES (Leasing)
COUNTY OF ORANGEBURG Solicitation Number: FY26-0722
LIMITED SOLICITATION FORM
Solicitation Title: LEASING OF LAND (FARMERS)
FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES
1437 Amelia Street
Agency Contact: Jamie McClary, Procurement
Orangeburg, S, C. 29115
Director or Project Director - Tim Seagraves
Jamie McClary, Procurement Director
Questions are due by July 17, 2026 @ 4:00 P.M. E-mail
jmcclary@orangeburgcounty.org
to jmcclary@orangeburgcounty.org - Quotes will not be
publicly opened.
(803) 533-6121 or (803) 535-2307 fax
Limited Solicitation is an informal procurement method for purchases. This process is authorized
by section Article 5-201-2C of Orangeburg County Procurement Code ("Code")
Company Name: __________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________ Fax Number: ____________________
Federal Tax ID Number: ____________________
Responses to this solicitation will be accepted (mailed or delivered) to Orangeburg County Procurement Office,
3rd Floor, P.O. Box 9000 or 1437 Amelia Street, Orangeburg, S. C. 29115 by or before July 22, 2026, at or
before 2:00 P.M. No late bids/quotes will be accepted. No fax bids will be accepted. The following
documents are attached to this solicitation and will be applicable to the resultant contract: (Lease Agreement).
Please check website
https://sc-orangeburgcounty.civicplus.com/Bids.aspx or www.bidnetdirect.com/south-
carolina/orangeburgcounty addendums before you submit your bid.

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Leasing of Land
It is the intent of the County of Orangeburg to lease County-owned property for agricultural use.
Please refer to location and property map for specific site information. See information below.
Orangeburg County is seeking to lease Two Hundred and Twenty-Nine Acres (plus or minus) (229 +/-
acres) situated in the County of Orangeburg, State of S.C. described as follow: Parcels of real-property
in Orangeburg County, S. C. with TMS#'s: 0046-00-05-001.000.
SAMPLE LEASE ATTACHED
Vendor is qualified for and desires to exercise the following preference(s) as vendor has marked, below:
Preference 1. Vendor is a resident of the State of South Carolina: ____ Yes ____ No
Preference 2. Vendor is a resident of Orangeburg County, SC: ____ Yes ____ No
Vendor is required to have Certificate of Insurance Liability (if installation is required) to include
Workmen's Compensation Insurance (Orangeburg County, P. O. Box 9000, Orangeburg, S. C. as
Certificate Holder). Do you have the required insurance ______Yes ______No.
Proposed Price Per Acre $___________________________
Please list the nature and type of the proposed land use.
_____________________________________________________________________
By vendor's authorized signature below, vendor agrees that Article 1-7 of the Code are incorporated by reference
as if set forth verbatim in the Limited Solicitation form, including the use of security and bonds. The undersigned
vendor understands and agrees to be bound to the Code regarding all matters arising from this Limited Solicitation
form.
Vendor Signature:_____________________________________(required, if not signed your quote may cause for
disqualification)
Vendor Official Title __________________________________Date:______________________
Addendums will be posted on website under this solicitation. Please check here if you acknowledge addendum
information __________if applicable.

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Attachment or Exception Sheet- Please use this sheet if you shall desire for any exceptions to the
specifications and any additional information.

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )
) Farm Lease Agreement
)
COUNTY OF ORANGEBURG ) Neeses_Western Industrial Park
This lease made and entered into this _____ day of ______,____ by and between
Orangeburg County, hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Landlord',
And___________________, doing business as _____________________, of
_________________ South Carolina, hereinafter referred to as "Tenant". The tenant hereby
leases the unimproved real property to use for agricultural purposes of approximately Two
Hundred and Twenty-Nine Acres (plus or minus) (229 +/- acres}, situated in County of
Orangeburg, State of South Carolina, described as follows: Parcels of real-property in
Orangeburg County, South Carolina with TMS#'s: 0046-00-05-001.000 .
Witnesseth:
For and in consideration of the following covenants and agreements for themselves and
their permitted assigns, Landlord and Tenant do hereby agree as follows:
A. Real Property to be leased
Landlord leases to Tenant and Tenant leases from Landlord, the real property for the term,
upon the rental, and subject to the covenants and agreements.
B. Term and Delivery of Real Property
1. Initial Term
The initial term of this lease shall commence on the _____ day of __________, and said initial
term shall be for the period of one year, subject to the right of
Landlord to terminate lease after ninety-day notice of termination is given during the one
year period, in accordance with paragraph C{3) below. Rent for the whole year shall be due the
first day of this contract. The rental fee for the one year term of this lease shall be $______. If
the initial term of this lease shall commence on a day other than the first day of a calendar
year, rent shall be paid for the portion of the year in proportion to the remaining month(s) in
the current year, at a yearly-rental rate divided by twelve and multiplied by the remaining
months in the current year as herein provided. The initial term of this lease shall be extended
so as to cause the expiration of the term to be on the last day of the last month of the calendar
year.

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2. Optional Renewal Terms If the Landlord notifies the Tenant, prior to the
expiration of the initial term that the Landlord desires to extend the Contract, and then
with consent of the Lessee the Contract will be extended for one additional year (the "1st
Renewal Term") with all other provisions of this Contract applicable during the Optional
Term. If that is the case, then the Landlord shall have the right with the consent of the
Lessee to extend the Contract for up to one additional one year period (the 2nd
Renewal Term) using the same notice procedure as for the 1st Renewal Term.
C. Covenants and Conditions of Lease:
This lease is made on the following covenants and conditions which are expressly
agreed to by Landlord and Tenant:
1. Rent: Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord the rental referred to herein a year in
advance to the office of the Landlord at the following address: County Administrator, Post
Office Drawer 9000, in the city of Orangeburg, County of Orangeburg, State of South
Carolina 29116, on or before the first day of each month.
2. Authorized Use: Tenant agrees to use the leased premises for the following
purpose and for no other purpose whatsoever without the written consent of the
Landlord, said usage to be only: for agricultural purposes only. Tenant shall plant and
harvest crops which are pre-approved by Landlord, with landlord's written consent.
Landlord desire is for Tenant to only plant crops that will not block the view of the
property for marketing purposes. Tenant is strictly forbidden from using property
for but not limited to hunting, fishing, gaming, and/or any other recreational use.
3. Early Termination of Lease: Tenant agrees and understands the Landlord is
actively marketing the real estate to be sold to prospective businesses for the purpose
of economic development. At any time during the term of lease, the lease can be
terminated early in part or as a whole at the discretion of the Landlord, so ownership
interest of the real estate in a portion or as a whole can be transferred to a locating
business or businesses; Tenant further understands that for said purpose of economic
development, the lease may be terminated early with a ninety day prior notice by
Landlord for said purpose. The Landlord will give Tenant a reasonable amount of time
to harvest planted crops.
4. Condition of the Real Property: Tenant agrees to accept the real property "as
is", that is, in the condition the real property is in as of the date of the execution of this
lease by Tenant.
5. Maintenance and Care of Real Property by Tenant: Tenant shall, throughout the
term of this lease and any renewals thereof, at its own expense, maintain the real property with
improvements in good order and condition. Tenant shall keep all roads clear for vehicle traffic to
flow at all times, all gates and roads for ingress and egress shall remain accessible to the
landlord at all times. If an access gate is locked to the public, Tenant shall supply the key and/or
combination to lock on all gates to the Landlord so Landlord may access the real property at all
times.

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6. Alteration of Real Property: Tenant may not under any circumstances make any
alterations or improvements in or to the demised premises or any other part of the real property,
without the Landlord's prior written consent.
7. Subordination of Lease: Tenant agrees upon request of Landlord to
subordinate this lease and its rights hereunder to the lien of any mortgage, deed of trust
or other voluntary hypothecation arising out of any security instrument duly executed by
Landlord charged against the land, or any portion or portions thereof, and to execute at
any time and from time to time such documents as may be required to effectuate such
subordination.
8. Erection and Removal of Signs: Tenant may place small-suitable signs on the
real property related to the nature of the business carried on by Tenant, however, the
location, color and size of such signs shall be approved by Landlord in writing prior to
their erection, and shall not damage the real property in any manner. Landlord will not
unreasonably withhold such approval. At the termination of this lease, Landlord may
require that Tenant remove his sign{s), and any damage caused by removal shall be
promptly repaired by Tenant to the satisfaction of Landlord.
9. Right of Entry by Landlord: Tenant at any time during the lease term shall
permit inspection of the real property during reasonable business hours by Landlord or
Landlord's agent or representatives. Tenant will also permit entry for the purpose of
including but not limited to environmental due diligence, infrastructural improvements,
and marketing the real property to sell in fee simple to prospective business(es) in the
pursuit of economic development within the County of Orangeburg.
10. Payment of Utilities and Services: Tenant shall contract for and pay all charges
for gas and electricity, if any, used on the leased property. Likewise, Tenant shall
contract for and pay for water and sewer services, if any. The Tenant also is
responsible for the removal and disposal of all garbage and debris from the real
property and for the payment of all costs associated therewith.
11. Assignment and Subletting: Neither this lease nor any interest herein may be
assigned by Tenant voluntarily or involuntarily by operation of law, and neither all nor
any part of the leased real property shall be sublet by Tenant without the prior written
consent of Landlord.
12. Injuries and Property Damages: Tenant agrees to indemnify and hold
Landlord harmless from all claims of any kind arising from Tenant's use of the real
property during the term hereof, and Tenant hereby waives all claims against Landlord
for damage to goods, wares or merchandise or for injury to persons in and upon the real
property from any cause whatsoever. Tenant shall at all times during the term hereof
keep in effect general liability insurance with limits no less than as follows:
Bodily Injury $1,000,000.00 Property Damage $500,000.00

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Each original policy or a certified copy thereof, or a satisfactory certificate of the insurer,
evidencing insurance carried shall be deposited with Landlord within thirty (30) days
after the execution of this lease.
13. Surrender of Real Property: Tenant agrees to surrender the real property at the
expiration or sooner termination of this lease, or any extension thereof to be the same
condition as when the real property was delivered to Tenant, ordinary wear and tear
excepted, and Tenant shall remove all of his property.
14. Waiver of Covenants: It is agreed that the waiving of any of the covenants of
this lease agreement by either party shall not be deemed to waive any other breaches
of such covenant or any provision herein contained.
15. Default: If Tenant shall default in the fulfillment of any of the covenants and
conditions hereof except default in payment of rent, Landlord may, at its option, after
fifteen (15) days prior notice to Tenant, make performance for Tenant and for such
purpose advance such amounts as may be necessary, and any amounts so advanced
or any reasonable expense incurred or sum of money paid by Landlord by reason of the
failure of Tenant to comply with any covenant, obligation, or provision of this lease shall
be deemed to be additional rent and shall be due and payable to Landlord on demand.
The acceptance by Landlord of any installment of fixed rent or of any additional rent
hereunder shall not be a waiver of any other rent then due. If Tenant shall default in
fulfillment of any of the covenants or conditions of this lease, other than the covenants
for the payment of rent or other amounts and any such default shall continue for a
period of thirty (30) days after notice, then Landlord may, at its option, terminate this
lease by giving Tenant notice of such termination and, thereupon, Tenant shall
immediately quit and surrender the leased property.
16. Rights of Successors and Assigns: The covenants and agreements contained
in the within lease shall apply to, inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon the parties
hereto, their heirs, successors, and assigns, except as expressly otherwise
hereinbefore provided.
17. Liens: Tenant agrees not to permit any lien for moneys owing by Tenant to
remain against the leased premises for a period of more than thirty (30) days after
discovery of the same by Tenant, Landlord may at Landlord's option pay and discharge
such lien and may pay and discharge any taxes, assessments or other charges against
the real property which Tenant is obligated hereunder to pay and which may or might
become a lien on said premises. Tenant agrees to repay any sums so paid by Landlord
upon demand therefore together with interest at the rate of twenty percent (20%) per
annum from the date any payment is made and Landlord may at Landlord's option
terminate this lease.
18. Notices: It is agreed that the legal address of the parties for all notices required
or permitted to be given hereunder or for all purposes of billing, processing, correspondence,
and any other legal purposes whatsoever, shall be deemed sufficient if given by a
communication in writing by United States Mail addressed as follows:

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To the Landlord at the following address: County Administrator, Post Office Drawer
9000 Orangeburg, SC 29116, Office Phone#: ___________, Cell#:______________
To the Tenant at the following address: ___________________________________
Office Phone#____________ Cell Phone#________________________
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a) at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the then
current term of this Lease, but not more than 180 days prior thereto, Landlord agrees to
give Tenant written notice (or reminder), by certified mail, that Tenant must elect
whether or not to renew this lease; and, b) after the notice provided for in "a)", it is
agreed that in the event Tenant does not enter into a renewal of this Lease as provided
herein below by giving Landlord written notice within not less than thirty (30) days prior
to the expiration of the then-current term of this Lease, or within thirty {30) days of the
notice provided for in "a)", whichever is later, sent to Landlord by certified mail, of
Tenant's agreement to renew the term of this Lease, this Lease shall terminate and
Tenant shall vacate the real property not later than the expiration date of the then-
current term of this Lease. Time being of the essence of this and every other term and
condition of this lease.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be
executed as of the day and year first above written.
Witnesses: Landlord:
Orangeburg County
________________________ _________________________
Harold M. Young
County Administrator
________________________
Tenant:
________________________ __________________________
________________________

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )
) PROBATE
COUNTY OF ORANGEBURG )
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, First Witness appearing above, and made
oath that (s)he saw the within named Landlord and Tenant, sign, seal and as his act and deed,
deliver the within written lease, and that (s)he with the Second Witness appearing above,
witnessed the execution thereof.
_____________________
First Witness
SWORN to before me this
______ day of _______.
______________________________(Seal)
NOTARY PUBLIC FOR SOUTH CAROLINA
My Commission Expires: