Indiana Department of Administration #003000000088553

Four-Year Lease of 125 Acres Farm Land at Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Area LaPorte Units

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (Division of Fish and Wildlife, Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Area LaPorte Units) is seeking bids for a four-year lease of approximately 125 acres of farm land for agricultural use. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Department of Natural Resources - Division of Fish and Wildlife - Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Area LaPorte Units - Contact: Jen Reeves - Products/Services Requested: - Lease of 125 acres of farm land for agricultural activities - Planting of neonicotinoid-free crops, corn, beans, sunflowers, and cover crops - Maintenance of fences, ditches, and waterways - Compliance with environmental and agricultural regulations - Special services required: - Planting and maintaining 32 acres of sunflowers (or approved seed) annually - Use of specified herbicides (Beyond and glyphosate) and fertilization - Provision of original receipts for seed and chemicals - Planting of all other approved seeds by July 15th each year - Provision of all chemicals if sunflowers are not planted - Maintenance of crops and compliance with contract terms - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All crops must be neonicotinoid-free - Strict compliance with state laws, ethical standards, and environmental restrictions - Four-year lease term, with possible renewal by mutual consent (not to exceed four years total) - Pricing must include all charges and remain valid for 30 days after bid submission - Manual signature required for bids over $75,000 - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a land lease for farming services.

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ# 0030088553) for obtaining bids to lease approximately 125 acres of farm land at the Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Area LaPorte Units. Bidders must submit completed bid packages by October 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST via email or fax to the contact Jen Reeves. Pricing must include all applicable charges, fees, and shipping, and all quoted prices must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the response due date. Questions must be submitted at least 7 days before the bidding ends.

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