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 Lease on the following described land in Cascade County.   NE4, LESS 6.4 ACRE RADAR STATION Section 36 Township 20 North, Range 2 East: containing a total of 152.3 acres cropland.   The minimum bid rate is a minimum cash rental of $3,807.50 based on $25.00 per acre for 152.3 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 of $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 successful bidder must in addition to the rental, make settlement with the owner of the existing improve¬ments on the land.   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 (12170353) MNAXLP