City Accepting Bids to Lease Agricultural Property

The City of Santa Rosa is inviting bids for the lease of approximately 230 acres of agricultural property at Twin Vista Ranch, situated at 7700-7750 Lakeville Highway, Petaluma (enter APNs 068-130-001 and 068-130-008 on the City's Real Estate Asset Map). This property is specifically designated for dryland biosolids farming. The auction is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on August 7, 2024.

The available lot spans about 230 acres, excluding the barns surrounding 13.1 acres east of the property. Bidders should note that the land is intended for dryland farming only, and there are no irrigation facilities. To qualify, bidders must have at least five years of biosolids farming experience and incorporate biosolids on the premises within 72 hours of application, following City notice.

Interested parties can inspect the property Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To schedule a visit, please call 707-975-0535 at least 24 hours in advance.

Regarding bidding, the minimum bid is set at $22 per acre, per year. Sealed bids must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on August 7, 2024, at the Water Department located at 69 Stony Circle, Santa Rosa. Late submissions will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00pm on August 7th in Room 3, and the results will be available for public inspection.

Bidders must complete the Bid Form and Acceptance included in the Invitation for Bids package. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check for 10% of the total annual bid price.

It is important to note several conditions associated with this bidding process, such as:

1. Approval Requirement: All bids are subject to approval by the City's Real Estate Manager.
2. Option Deposit: The option deposit will apply toward the annual lease price once a bid is accepted.
3. Property Condition: The property is leased "as is," with no warranties from the City regarding its condition.
4. Bid Rejection: The City reserves the right to reject all bids or cancel the auction prior to bid acceptance.

For further details, including the full Invitation for Bids package, interested parties can visit the Water Department or request an electronic copy by emailing [email protected]. Updates or changes related to the auction can also be found on the City's website at SRCity.org/RealEstateServices.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for experienced biosolids farmers looking to lease land while adhering to City and environmental regulations.

Auction information updates, amendments or auction cancellations, if any, may be viewed on the City's website at https://srcity.org/realestateservices. Questions regarding this auction, contact [email protected].

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