Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-54015
Multi-Year Farm Lease at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area (IDNR)
Posted
September 18, 2026
Respond By
November 04, 2026
Identifier
27-422DNR-REALT-B-54015
NAICS
115116, 111998
This opportunity is a multi-year agricultural lease at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area, managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Realty and Capital Planning - Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area, Cass County, Illinois - Products/Services Requested: - Farm lease for approximately 637.5 to 658.1 acres per year (2027–2031) - Lessee must provide all labor, equipment, seed, fertilizer, and insurance - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified agricultural producers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on ecologically sound agricultural practices to support wildlife and recreation - Strict environmental requirements: soil health improvement, erosion minimization, water quality enhancement, and reduced chemical impacts - Prohibitions on neonicotinoid and Dicamba use - Annual lease payments with specific due dates; property tax payment and documentation required - Proof of insurance with IDNR as additional insured - Compliance with state certifications, disclosures, and operational reporting - Attachments include contract, vendor instructions, and tax summary - No option years; firm annual acreage and payment structure
Description
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for agricultural farming services on state-owned property within the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area. The contract involves leasing land for agricultural purposes to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities, promoting ecologically sound agricultural practices to improve soil health, minimize erosion, and enhance water quality. Detailed location and acreage information are provided in the attachments. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 6, 2026, at the site office or via phone.