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

Agricultural Farm Lease at Rock Cut State Park, Illinois

**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** October 21, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54011
**NAICS:** 115112, 115116

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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