BID PACKET
JABONCILLOS MUDFLATS CABIN LEASE
555 N. Carancahua, Suite 1700
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
www.kenedy.org
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THIS PACKAGE IS AN INVITATION TO BID
The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Location................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Lease Agreement................................................................................................................................................... 3
Bidding Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Maps………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
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The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids
Overview
The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation (KMF) Ranch is seeking bids for the right to construct a
cabin and acquire a hunting lease on KMF mudflat lands. Up to 35,000 acres of KMF lands are available for lease
west of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway from north of El Toro Island south to Gladys Hole. The winning bidder will
be required to build a cabin at a site in the mudflats selected by the bidder and approved by KMF. With KMF
approval, the winning bidder will determine the size of the cabin and the number of acres to be leased. The winning
bidder will be required to enter into a lease agreement with the KMF. In addition to some of the best fishing in
South Texas, wildlife crossing spoil islands in the mudflats include nilgai, white-tail deer, and water fowl. Access to
the leased property may be by boat or through the KMF Ranch from U.S. Highway 77. The deadline to submit bids
is August 31, 2016.
Location
The acreage is composed of spoil islands and submerged wetlands excluding the KMF Ranch Mesquite Rincon
uplands. The leased acreage will be accessible by boat or through the KMF Ranch from U.S. Highway 77
(approximately 15 miles south of Sarita, 60 miles south of Corpus Christi). Vehicle access through the KMF Ranch
will be limited to a dedicated route on KMF Ranch roads that takes approximately 45 minutes to get the leased
acreage. The lessee will have access to a KMF boat ramp that is located in a channel north of Gladys Hole. The maps
on page 5 and 6 identify the lease area and show the dedicated access route and boat ramp. Boat access from Baffin
Bay boat ramp takes about one hour. A Google Earth file of the area can be requested through the contact
information at the bottom of page 4.
Lease Agreement
All hunting and fishing activities permitted under the lease will be governed by an agreement with KMF that includes
the following guidelines:
1. The lease term shall be for a period of 5 years. Lessees in compliance at the end of the 5-year term may
receive lease extensions at the discretion of the KMF.
2. KMF must approve the cabin location and construction method and any subsequent major modifications
that alter the authorized dimensions. The winning bidder will be required to build a cabin within 9 months
of the agreement effective date. Any structures constructed under the lease will be the property of the
Kenedy Memorial Foundation.
3. Access to the Leased property may be by boat or through the KMF Ranch from U.S. Highway 77. Access will
be limited to those individuals designated on an access roster by the Lessee and approved by the KMF. All
individuals approved for access on the KMF Ranch are required to complete KMF release documentation
prior to access on the KMF Ranch, whether by land or water. The access roster for this lease will be limited
to 5 individuals at all times.
4. Lessee shall comply with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations set forth by federal, state, and local
regulatory agencies, and KMF Ranch Rules. This includes applicable laws, rules and regulations regarding
construction of structures, piers and docks. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to obtain any
necessary permit(s) from the US Army Corps of Engineers or General Land Office.
5. All structures shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be maintained in good repair and safe
condition acceptable to the KMF. Sanitary systems must be entirely self-contained and portable (can be
removed from the property at any time). Under no circumstances may any human waste be disposed of in
the water or on KMF lands.
6. The Lessee shall be responsible for reimbursement of all ad valorem taxes assessed against the cabin
improvements and leased acreage. Lessee shall be responsible for its pro-rata share of maintenance
expenses for road used to access the leased acreage and the boat ramp.
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7. No ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVs) (i.e., quad/4-wheelers designed for 1 rider) are allowed on the leased
premises unless agreed upon in writing by the KMF and the lessee. UTILITY VEHICLES (UV) (i.e., more than
1 rider) used on the leased premises must have seat belts for all passengers and equipped with rollover
protection. The Lessee shall insure the operation of the UVs under all applicable insurance policies,
including but not limited to its general liability insurance.
8. The Lessee will indemnify and release the KMF, its Directors, and employees. The Lessee shall maintain
commercial and general liability insurance with the following coverages: $1 million for combined single
limit of liability for bodily injury and property damage; $2 million for each occurrence; and $2 million annual
aggregate umbrella policy. The Lessee shall also have and maintain comprehensive automobile liability in
a form acceptable to the KMF for all vehicles operated on the leased premises by the Lessee and
employees, contractors, agents, and guests of the Lessee with the following coverage: $500,000 for bodily
injury and property damage and $5,000 for personal injury protection. Workers' compensation at statutory
limits and employee liability insurance of $500,000 shall be maintained at all times. All contractors hired
by the Lessee shall carry liability insurance of at least $500,000 for injury or death of persons and $500,000
for property damage. Lessee's insurance shall provide a waiver of subrogation of any claim against KMF
and have KMF named additional insured. Lessee shall be required to provide proof of insurance to KMF.
The Lease may not be sub-leased or assigned.
9. The Kenedy Memorial Foundation reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids at its sole discretion.
Bidding Requirements
The winning bid will be a non-refundable amount separate from the bidder’s construction costs and lease payment.
Bidders are required to submit bids with the information listed below by August 31, 2016.
1. Name of the organization/individual(s), or agent representing the entity submitting the offer, along with
mailing address, telephone number, and email. Name(s) of those expected to be on the access roster.
2. Total bid offer with the following:
a. Bonus payment for right to negotiate a lease. The minimum bonus bid to be considered is $20,000.
b. Number of acres desired to lease and bid offer for annual rent for the cabin and leased acreage.
Construction costs will be solely borne by the winning bidder and shall be separately itemized from
the bid offer for annual rent. The minimum bid for annual rent to be considered is $22,500.
c. All bidders are required to submit a non-refundable $500 fee for each bid submitted. No bids will
be accepted without this fee. The winning bidder will receive $500 credit against the first annual
rent payment. Bidders submitting all information in this packet and the $500 fee will have the
opportunity to inspect the acreage available for lease.
d. Top view diagram of the proposed cabin and all accessory structures including pier. All accessory
structures, such as generator shed, water storage, sanitary sewer disposal, piers, walkways, etc.
shall be shown on the diagram including dimensions.
3. Name of at least three references for the organization/individual submitting the offer, with the following
for each: relationship to the organization/individual, mailing address, telephone number and email address.
4. Description of hunting and wildlife background of the organization/individual submitting the offer.
Questions concerning the bid packet should be directed to Marco Castillo at [email protected] or by phone at
(361) 887-6565.
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THIS PACKAGE IS AN INVITATION TO BID
The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids
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THIS PACKAGE IS AN INVITATION TO BID
The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids
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THIS PACKAGE IS AN INVITATION TO BID
The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids