Request for Proposals – Lease of Agricultural Property
NOTICE
Request for Proposals
For
Lease of Agricultural Parcel located at the
City of Los Banos Wastewater Treatment Plant
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Los Banos is soliciting proposals from qualified agricultural operators (“Lessee/Operator”) to lease and maintain the Agricultural Parcel, APN 454-0200-001, consisting of approximately 243 acres of farmland located at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).
All qualified persons interested in leasing the described property are invited to submit their proposals. The proposals will be evaluated and ranked according to the criteria provided in “Proposal Evaluation,” of this Request for Proposal.
It shall be the Lessee’s/Operator’s responsibility to check the City of Los Banos’ website (www.losbanos.org) to obtain any addenda that may be issued.
The Lessee’s/Operator’s attention is directed to Exhibit A, “Submittal Requirements.”
Submit one (1) hard copy of the Lessee’s/Operator’s proposal. The hard copy shall be mailed or submitted in person to the City of Los Banos, 520 J Street, Los Banos, CA 93635, prior to 4:00 P.M. PDST on November 12, 2025. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed package clearly marked “RFP for Lease of Agricultural Property” and addressed as follows:
City of Los Banos
Attention: City Clerk
520 J Street
Los Banos, CA 93635
No late submittals will be accepted. The City may conduct interviews of the top ranking proposers in order to make a final selection. The successful proposer will be recommended to the City Council for authorization to enter into a Professional Services Agreement for Lease of Agricultural Parcel located at APN 454-0200-001.
Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in this Request for Proposal may result in disqualification. Proposals and/or modifications received subsequent to the hour and date specified above will not be considered. Submitted proposals may be withdrawn at any time prior to the submission time specified in this Request for Proposal, provided notification is received in writing before the submittal deadline. Proposals cannot be changed or withdrawn after the submittal deadline. No handwritten notations or corrections will be allowed. The responding Proposer is solely responsible for all costs related to the preparation of the proposal. The property is being leased in its current as-is condition.
The City of Los Banos reserves the right to reject all proposals and to waive any minor informalities or irregularities contained in this proposal. Acceptance of any proposal submitted pursuant to this Request for Proposal shall not constitute any implied intent to enter into a contract.
The contract award, if any, will be made to the lessee/operator who, in the City’s sole discretion, is best able to perform the required services in a manner most beneficial to the City.
Any questions with regard to submissions, process, or proposals can be emailed to Joe Heim, Acting Public Works Director at joe.heim@losbanos.org with cc to jelene.demelo@losbanos.org.
Questions shall be submitted before 5:00 P.M. PDST on October 29, 2025. Any response to a request for clarification, questions and answers will be posted to the City’s website at www.losbanos.org no later than 5:00 P.M. PDST on October 31, 2025 and if necessary, shall become a part of the proposal as an addendum.
The Request for Proposal can be viewed and/or obtained from the City of Los Banos website at www.losbanos.org.
No oral questions or inquires about the RFP shall be accepted.