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Coleman EDC, Inc.-Request for Bids for Agriculture Lease
The Coleman EDC, Inc. (“CEDC”) is seeking bids for the lease of a tract of land for agricultural purposes only: a lease of 38.29 acres located in the Industrial Park at Koenig Ln. & Airport Rd., Coleman, TX (the “Industrial Park Property”). Interested parties may submit a written bid specifying that they will pay a certain price per acre annually. Minimum bids for the Industrial Park property shall be $15.00 per acre. Bids shall be submitted to Kim Little, Director of Economic Development, 200 W. Liveoak, Coleman, Texas 76834, no later than 5:00p.m. (CST), May 12, 2026, either by mail or email at edc@cityofcolemantx.gov. The CEDC will select a bid that is determined to be in the CEDC’s best interests, which include an evaluation of the price offered per acre for the lease and the demonstrated commitment to maximizing the value of the land. The CEDC reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to negotiate any of the items in the bid, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in a bid.
Key Terms of the Lease:
Industrial Park Property: The Industrial Park Property is not fenced so it may only be used for agriculture and farming uses. Lessee shall keep weeds, grass and other brush mowed/controlled to a height not to exceed 24 inches, excluding any active crop that is being cultivated.
The lease will run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, subject to early termination as provided in the lease.
No hunting allowed on the property.
Lessee will repair ruts or other damage to the premises or service roads leading to the premises caused by Lessee.
Lessee will pay any ad valorem taxes assessed on the property.
Lessee will indemnify the city.
Lessee will carry, at its own expense, and maintain in force during the lease term, liability insurance in the amount of $250,000.00 per occurrence. The policy must insure Lessor, as well as Lessee, for any liability for property damage or personal injury arising from Lessee’s occupying or using or Lessor’s owning the leased premises and be endorsed to include coverage for broad form contractual liability and a waiver or subrogation in favor of lessor.
Lessee shall sign a lease agreement.
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