PUBLIC NOTICE OF AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY
FOR RENT
IN DAKOTA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS
Sealed bids will be received up until 9:00 AM CST on 2/5/2026, at the Physical Development Department office located on the 3rd floor of the Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, Minnesota, 55124, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the lease of a County-owned property in 2026. This property is adjacent to Dakota Woods Dog Park.
Bid proposals may be mailed, or hand delivered but must be received by 9:00 AM CST on February 5, 2026 at the Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, Minnesota, 55124, Attn: Lorrie Adams. Hand delivered bids can be dropped off at the reception desk on the 3rd floor of the Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, Minnesota, 55124. Bids must be clearly labeled- “SEALED BID ENCLOSED” Agricultural Property for Rent. Bid proposals may be emailed by sending a scanned copy or picture of the completed bid form to lorrie.adams@co.dakota.mn.us, Subject Line: Ag Lease Bid.
The Dakota County Board of Commissioners will consider contract awards at a public meeting on February 17th at 9:00 AM CST, in the Board Room, Dakota County Administration Center, 1590 West Highway 55, Hastings, Minnesota.
Specifications may be examined and secured at the Physical Development Department office located on the 3rd floor of the Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, Minnesota, 55124. The Physical Development Department will have copies of the specifications for examination only. You may also download copies of the bid documents at
https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Government/DoingBusiness/BidProposalsInformation/Pages/default.aspx
READ CAREFULLY THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY AS IT AFFECTS THIS BID. Dakota County hereby notifies all bidders that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, criminal record, disability, marital status, public assistance status, and creed to national origin in employment or the provision of services in consideration for an award.
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any defects therein.
Internal Office Use Only:
AN AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION IS REQURED BY 12/31/2025.
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