RFP 25-26-15 City of Visalia Open Ground Land Lease

Location:	California
Posted:	Feb 26, 2026
Due:	Apr 2, 2026
Agency:	City of Visalia
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	65 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
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Purchasing Division

February 25, 2026

NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 25-26-15

CITY OF VISALIA OPEN GROUND LAND LEASE

Proposals will be received by the City of Visalia Purchasing Division, 707 W. Acequia Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291

until Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. for an open ground land lease. The City of Visalia is soliciting proposals

from qualified and properly licensed agricultural operators to lease City-owned open ground for agricultural

purposes. The property is located just west of State Highway 99 and south of State Highway 198 in the

City of Visalia, near the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility and may be used for dry farming, subject to

applicable water availability and land use conditions. The selected lessee will be responsible for all aspects of

agricultural operations conducted on the premises, including compliance with all applicable laws and regulations,

adherence to lease terms, and maintaining the land in good and serviceable condition for the duration of the

lease.

On Monday, March 16, 2026, an informational, non-mandatory proposal meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the

Visalia Reclamation Facility, 7579 Ave 288, Visalia, CA 93277. Interested proposers are encouraged to

participate. This is a time to ask questions about the RFP, land lease requirements, etc.

To obtain a copy of the RFP document and land lease requirements call (559) 713-4334 or email

purchasing@visalia.gov. The documents are also available at various builders’ exchanges and can be

downloaded by registered users of BidNetDirect (instructions included with this notice).

The City hereby affirmatively ensures Minority Business Enterprises and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises

(DBE) will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this notice. Individuals and/or entities

submitting bids/proposals to the City of Visalia will not be discriminated against on the

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basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition,

genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and

veteran status in any consideration leading to the award of contract.

The City of Visalia reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Questions about this RFP or the land lease requirements should be addressed in writing via email to:

purchasing@visalia.gov

Elizabeth Forrester

Management Analyst/Purchasing Agent

City of Visalia

BID NET REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The City of Visalia utilizes a regional bid notification system created exclusively for the Purchasing

Department within the area. This system allows the City of Visalia to post all information needed by vendors

regarding bids, quotes (informal), request for proposals, construction notices, addenda and awards.

By establishing one centralized bidding and registration system, vendors will now have a single point of

contact for business opportunities throughout our region. The system will save the City of Visalia (and our

vendors) time and money by reducing printing, postage and mailing costs. All vendors who wish to do

business with the City of Visalia are asked to register on this new system.

Vendors may register online by visiting www.bidnetdirect.com/california/cityofvisalia.

Registration options are the following:

Option #1 is paid registration. This option emails notification of all bids and addendums from all

participating agencies. This option also allows the vendor to view award information and any other

information that is posted. Monthly and yearly pricing options are available.

Option #2 is free registration. This allows the vendor to login and search (by agency) all bids, addenda,

award information, and any other information that is listed.

If you are already registered on this system, you do NOT have to register again.

The City of Visalia looks forward to providing you with more bid information, less paperwork and simplifying

the entire bid, proposal and quote processes for everyone involved. We appreciate your cooperation and

welcome your participation. Should you have any questions regarding this new system or registration,

please call BidNet at (800) 835-4603 or call the City of Visalia Purchasing Division at (559) 713-4334, email

purchasing@visalia.gov or visit our website at visaliapurchasing.org.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.