The Barker family is seeking proposals to enter into a Tenant/Landlord relationship for the following described farmland located near Gardner, ND. For a detailed RFP packet including complete terms and conditions, please contact our office at 701.237.9173; or Rodney Steffes, 701.238.1865 at Steffes Group.

CASS COUNTY, ND 
FARMLAND FOR RENT

Allen Barker is seeking proposals to enter into a Tenant/Landlord relationship for the following described farmland located near Gardner, ND.

Directions to Land: T1: from exit 85 Gardner, west 3-1/2 miles on Hwy. 26, south 4 miles on Co. Rd. 11, east 1 mile on 22nd St. SE; T2: directly south of Gardner

Length of Agreement:2021, 2022, 2023 Crop Years (3 years)

• Proposals must be received by 5:00PM on Friday, January 29^th, 2021

TRACT 1 – CASS COUNTY, ND – GARDNER TOWNSHIP

Description: NW1/4 Section 28-142-50

Total Acres: 158.44+ FSA Cropland Acres

TRACT 2 – CASS COUNTY, ND – GARDNER TOWNSHIP

Description:Part of SE1/4 LESS R/W E of TRACK & LESS FOLL TRACTS & SE1/4 LESS R/W W of TR LESS DESC PC E of TR Section 2-142-50

Total Acres: 99.6+ FSA Cropland Acres

RENTAL PAYMENTS: Due upon signing rental agreement for the 2021 crop year and March 1st of 2022 & 2023

TERMS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Proposal should be submitted based on a whole dollar basis
• Tract 1 & Tract 2 will be on separate contracts. Submit proposals accordingly, and if both are desired state this in proposal.
• All proposals must be received by 5:00PM Friday, January 29, 2021
• Notification and award of the farm will be given once evaluations have been completed on or before 5:00PM, Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
• Contract signing will take place at the Steffes Group office in West Fargo, on or before Friday, February 5, 2021. Contract year 2021 due at signing.
• There will be no oral bidding/raise opportunity. Interested parties should submit their highest and best bid.

CONSIDERATIONS:

• While price is a significant factor, it will not be the only criteria to award the final rental agreement.
• Stewardship of the land, excellent farming practices, quality equipment, capacity and resources will all be factors.
• Interested parties should present a proposal in a professional manner that proves and demonstrates these abilities. The proposal might include timelines of farm histories, inventories of equipment available, projected crop rotations, letters of recommendations from other landlords/vendors or lenders.
• Demonstration or proof of financial stability/position will also be considered.
• All positive criteria will be evaluated so any pertinent data, pictures, history and qualifications will be helpful.
• The proposals must be in the form of a written document. An oral presentation will not be considered.

For a detailed RFP packet including complete terms and conditions,
please contact Rodney Steffes, 701.238.1865

All proposals must be received no later than 5:00PM 
on Friday, January 29, 2021

Steffes Group Inc.
2000 Main Avenue East, West Fargo, ND 58078
or Email: [email protected]

 

ALLEN BARKER, OWNER

 

 

 

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