Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-54011

Agricultural Farm Lease at Rock Cut State Park, Illinois

This opportunity is for an agricultural farm lease at Rock Cut State Park, Illinois, managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Realty and Capital Planning, Rock Cut State Park - Scope of Lease: - Lease covers approximately 138.10 acres of state-owned land annually for crop years 2027 through 2031 - Lessee must provide all labor, equipment, seed, fertilizer, and insurance - Products/Services Requested: - Agricultural farming services for land management - No specific OEMs or commercial products are named; lessee supplies all necessary materials and machinery - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Ecologically sound agricultural practices required to support wildlife and recreational opportunities - Compliance with environmental and legal standards, including restrictions on certain pesticides - Annual leasehold tax payment and documentation required - Prohibition on subcontracting - Detailed documentation of land use and chemical applications must be provided - Attachments include contract terms, instructions, and required forms

Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for agricultural farming services on approximately 138.10 acres of state-owned land at Rock Cut State Park in Winnebago County, Illinois. The lease covers crop years 2027 through 2031, with an estimated annual value to the State of $39,568.41 per year. The lease aims to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities through ecologically sound agricultural practices. Bidders must comply with submission requirements and may attend a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on October 8, 2026.

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