Agriculture tender notices

General tender information

Tender submission information and form

• Calls for tenders are listed below by unit number, for example, Agriculture-2024-Unit 1.
• Each unit number is a separate call for tenders.
• Bidders may tender one bid per unit.
• If bidders wish to bid on more than one unit, they must submit a separate tender bid submission in a separate envelope for each unit number.
• All bids must include a completed Crown land tender/bonus bid form.
• All bids must be received in sealed envelopes at:

Public Lands Disposition Management
ATTENTION: Agriculture Tenders
5th Floor, 9915 108 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta  T5K 2G8

• Public opening of the tenders will take place immediately following tender closing in Boardroom 5A, 5th Floor, 9915 108 Street, NW Edmonton, Alberta  T5K 2G8.
• The minimum bid is $2,000.00 plus GST.
• The successful bidder, upon award of the disposition, will be responsible for all applicable fees, rent and royalties under the Public Lands Act.

Tender acceptance requirements

• Individual bidders must be 18 years of age or older and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• Bidders who are Government of Alberta employee(s) are to follow section 24 of the Public Service Act and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Ethics for the Public Service of Alberta.
• A bidder who is a company, corporation, or association must be registered in the Alberta Corporate Registry and be authorized to conduct business in Alberta.
• Each bid package must be submitted to the listed location by the specified time in a sealed envelope marked with:
  • ATTENTION: Agriculture Tenders
  • a return address
  • the tender unit name
  • the tender closing date
• Each bid package must enclose:
  • a completed Crown land tender/bonus bid form specifying the tender unit number
  • payment (including GST) by certified cheque, money order or bank draft; and made payable to the Government of Alberta, quoting the tender unit name on the payment
• Any payments included with unsuccessful or rejected bids will be returned after the tender closing date.
• The ministry, at its sole discretion, may deem a bid incomplete or incorrect per these requirements, and reject it.
• All tender details including names and amounts become public information after the tenders have been opened by the ministry.

General conditions

• The ministry reserves the right to cancel the tender without prior notice to the public.
• Submitted bids may not be withdrawn or countermanded.
• Access to the land under disposition is not included as part of the disposition. The successful bidder is responsible for ensuring that access to the land under disposition is available and suitable for their intended use.
• The disposition will be issued to the successful bidder only in the name(s) listed on the Crown land tender/bonus bid Changes will not be accepted.
• The successful bidder must complete any remaining application requirements specified by the Ministry within 10 days of request.
• The successful bidder will be issued the tendered disposition for a 10-year term and is responsible for payment of a $125.00 mapping fee, annual municipal taxes, and rent.
• The ministry may specify other requirements at its discretion.
• Following tender award, should the successful bidder fail to submit any requested items within 10 days, the minimum bid amount of $2000.00 plus GST will be forfeit and no disposition will be issued. The balance of the tendered amount will be returned. The Ministry may then, at its discretion, either award the tender to the next most qualified bidder; re-offer the lands for tender; or cancel the tender.
• The disposition will be subject to the legislation and must be grazed by livestock (that is, cattle, horses, and sheep) solely belonging to the successful bidder.
• The acquisition of a disposition does not convey the right to graze bison. To graze bison on the land, additional written approval from the Ministry is required.
• Normal fencing and utilization requirements will apply, and no range improvement may be carried out on the land unless prior written approval has been obtained from the Ministry.
• The Line Fence Act applies and arrangements with the adjoining landowners or former occupant(s) regarding the use or purchase of any perimeter fences is the responsibility of the successful bidder.

Resources

• Crown land tenders guide
• Crown land tender/bonus bid form

Contact

Connect with Public Lands Disposition Management:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-310-LAND (5263) or Jane Dadson 780-638-4757
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected] for agriculture tender inquires, or call the local agrologist.

Address:
5th Floor, South Petroleum Plaza
9945 108 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta  T5K 2G8