INVITATION FOR BIDS LEASE OF STATE LANDS   Sealed bids will be accepted by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Ag & Grazing Management Bureau, P.O. Box 201601, Helena, Montana 59620-1601, through April 2, 2026, for a 10-year Ag and Grazing Lease on the following described land in Cascade County.   E2NE4, E2W2NE4, N2NE4SE4, NE4NW4SE4 Section 18 Township 20 North, Range 2 East containing a total of 63.5 grazing acres and 83.2 ag acres and N2NW4 Section 17 Township 20 North, Range 2 East containing a total of 78.6 ag acres.   The minimum bid rate is $338.91 based on a grazing carrying capacity of 13 AUMs at a rate of $26.07 per AUM, plus the minimum cash rental of $4,045.00 based on $25.00 per acre for 161.8 acres of Ag land.   By law all bids in order to be considered valid must include a deposit in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or money order in the amount equal to 100% of the amount bid for grazing, $20.00 per acre for the agricultural land, plus a non-refundable lease application fee of $25.00. In order to be considered, all bids must be accom¬pa¬nied with a completed application to lease state lands.   The State Board of Land Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids.   For management question please contact the Helena Field office at 406-438-1877.   Bid forms may be obtained from the Department at the above address or in person at 1539 11th Avenue, Helena or by calling 406-444-3014.   Ag & Grazing Management Bureau Montana DNRC 3/19, 3/26 (12170377) MNAXLP