Indiana Department of Administration #003000000088291

4-Year Farmland Lease and Agricultural Services at Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area, Indiana

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Fish and Wildlife, is seeking bids for a 4-year lease of approximately 332 acres of state-owned farmland at the Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area in Medaryville, Indiana. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife - Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area - Scope of Lease: - 4-year tenant farm contract for multiple fields (corn and soybeans) - Annual crop rotations with detailed acreage and crop requirements - Required Agricultural Services: - Planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops - Leaving designated strips of crops standing for wildlife - Planting cover crops (e.g., winter wheat, annual rye) on specified fields - Dormant seeding of pollinator seed mixes in certain areas - Notable Requirements: - Use of pollinator seed mix from Spence Restoration Nursery - Strict timelines for harvesting and cover crop planting - Compliance with wildlife management and environmental practices - All bids must include all charges and remain valid for 30 days post-due date - No specific OEMs for equipment, but Spence Restoration Nursery is referenced for seed supply

Description

This solicitation is for a 4-year farm land lease of Indiana Department of Natural Resources owned farmland located in Jasper and Pulaski Counties, Indiana, known as Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area. The lease term is from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2030. The vendor is required to provide services and cash rent for the farmland. Bids must be submitted by September 14, 2026, and prices must be valid for 30 days after the response due date, inclusive of all charges.

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