Illinois BidBuy #26-497DVA-MANTE-B-51338

Lease of 142.39 Acres for Agricultural Use at Illinois Veterans Home Manteno Farm

This opportunity involves the lease of farmland at a state veterans' facility in Illinois: - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs - Location: Illinois Veterans Home at Manteno Farm, 1 Veterans Drive, Manteno, IL - Products/Services Requested: - Lease of approximately 142.39 tillable acres for agricultural use - USDA Farm 6264, Tract Number 230 - No equipment, part numbers, or OEMs specified; this is strictly a land lease - Notable Requirements: - Land must be used exclusively for agricultural purposes - Lease is revenue-generating for the state under Illinois statute 30 ILCS 500/53-10 - No cost to the state; lessee pays for use of the land - No specific vendors or manufacturers are named, as this is a land lease, not a product or equipment procurement

Description

This solicitation is for the farm leasing of approximately 142.39 tillable acres at the Illinois Veterans Home at Manteno Farm, located at 1 Veterans Drive, Manteno, Illinois. The lease is for agricultural purposes only and is valid from contract execution until February 28, 2027. The contract is a no-cost, revenue-generating agreement under 30 ILCS 500/53-10. Questions must be submitted by March 20, 2026, and the bid opening date is March 26, 2026.

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