STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES STATE LANDS DIVISION INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE LEASE OF STATE LAND LOCATED IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY, ALABAMA LOCATION OF PROPERTY SUBJECT OF THIS NOTICE: The "Fountain Farm Parcel 2," more specifically described as follows: A tract of land located in Township 2 North, Range 6 East Section 2, Escambia County Alabama, comprised of Field Nos. 10, 21, 26, 39, 40, 43, 45 and 53 for Farm Number 2908 Track Number 3592; and Field No. 4 for Farm Number 1770 Track Number 2495 as described in USDA Farm Service Agency records located at the USDA Farm Service Agency Brewton Service Center, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, Alabama. Tract consists of 311 acres, more or less. MINIMUM BID AMOUNT: $40,430 BID DEPOSIT: EACH bid submitted must be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check in the amount of $4,043 as bid deposit made payable to the State Lands Division which will be forfeited if the bid is accepted and the bidder does not complete the transaction within thirty (30) days of award. Any bid submitted without such check will not be considered. Unsuccessful bidders' deposits will be returned promptly following the bid opening. The successful bidder's deposit will be applied to the First-Year Annual Rental. The successful bidder shall reimburse the Department of Corrections for the cost of the appraisal, $2,250, and for the advertisement fees incurred for this notice. DATE, TIME & LOCATION BID OPENING: Sealed bids will be received by Director of the State Lands Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources until JANUARY 15, 2026, 4:00 P.M. Each bid must be submitted in a separate envelope clearly marked on the outside "SEALED BID FOR FOUNTAIN FARM PARCEL 2 – DO NOT OPEN" and delivered to: State Lands Division, 464 Folsom Adminis­tra­tive Building, 64 North Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130-1901. All bids received by this deadline will be publicly opened and read on the following day, January 16, 2026, 10:00 A.M. in the office of the State Lands Division. If ADA accommodations are needed, contact Bailey Forks at (334) 242-3484. Requests should be made at least 7 days prior to opening. PRIOR TO BID SUBMISSION: Interested parties must review the COMPLETE INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE LEASE OF STATE LAND at https://www.outdooralabama.com/public-notices/land-sales-and-leasing-act which details property location and specific requirements related to this Invitation including, but not limited to, submission of bids and payment of costs. Requests for copies of the Invitation should be directed to the State Lands Division (334) 242-3484. Potential bidders seeking to access the property for the purposes of inspection may contact Andy Farquhar with the Department of Corrections at (334) 224-2186. It is the sole responsibility of potential bidders to seek information regarding access sufficiently in advance of the bid opening. NO BID SHALL BE RECEIVED FOR ANY REASON ANY TIME AFTER THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. IT SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO ENSURE ACTUAL RECEIPT OF THE BID BY THE STATE LANDS DIVISION PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS. Patricia Powell McCurdy State Lands Director DATE: 12-11-2025 December 22 2025 LTUS0427049