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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2026 Hay and Farm Ground Lease
The Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport Authority (Airport Authority) is requesting sealed bids for the lease of approximately 52 acres of agricultural property located at the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport (LWS), Lewiston, Idaho.
The lease term shall be five (5) years, commencing October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2031. The property shall be used only for the production of hay and other FAA-compatible, non-wildlife-attracting agricultural crops, subject to the terms and conditions of the lease.
Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), Friday, July 31, 2026, at:
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport Administration Office 3632 Stearman Street Lewiston, Idaho 83501
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:
"2026 Hay and Farm Ground Lease Bid"
Bidders shall submit a bid stating either the annual rental rate per acre or a total annual rental amount. There is no minimum acceptable bid.
The successful bidder shall:
Maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, and name the Airport Authority as an additional insured throughout the term of the lease.
Obtain and maintain any airport access credentials or security clearances required for access to the leased premises.
Comply with additional terms and conditions contained in the Lease Agreement, available from the Airport Administration Office or online at www.GoLWS.com.
Interested bidders are encouraged to inspect the property prior to submitting a bid. A property map, bid package, and lease information are available from the Airport Administration Office or online at www.GoLWS.com.
The Airport Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor informalities or irregularities, request clarification of any bid, and award the lease to the bidder whose proposal is determined to be in the best interest of the Airport Authority. The Airport Authority reserves the right not to award a lease if it determines that doing so is in the best interest of Airport Authority.
Sealed bids may be mailed or hand-delivered to the address above and must be received by the stated deadline.
By Order of the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport Authority
Dated 15th day of July, 2026.