Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-54066

Five-Year Farm Lease Opportunity at Pyramid State Park, Captain Unit (92.5 Acres)

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is offering a five-year agricultural lease for 92.5 acres at Pyramid State Park, Captain Unit, in Perry County, Illinois. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Realty and Capital Planning - Opportunity Details: - Lease covers crop years 2027 through 2031 (March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2032) - Approximately 92.5 acres of state-owned land available for farming and ranching - Annual lease payments based on per-acre rate, paid in two installments each year - Products/Services Requested: - Farming and ranching services for land management - Lessee must provide all labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Ecologically sound agricultural practices required to support wildlife and recreational use - Mandatory soil health improvement, erosion minimization, water quality enhancement, and reduced chemical impacts - Restrictions on certain pesticides and chemicals - Detailed documentation and compliance with environmental and operational standards - No renewal option after five years - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified agricultural operators - Estimated annual value to vendor: $43,891.25; annual value to State: $2,045.18

Description

This solicitation is for a revenue-generating farm lease of approximately 92.50 acres at Pyramid State Park-Captain Unit in Perry County, Illinois. The lease covers agricultural purposes for the years 2027 through 2031. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeks bids for farming services that promote ecologically sound agricultural practices to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities. The estimated annual value to the vendor is approximately $43,891.25 per year, with an estimated annual value to the State of $2,045.18 per year.

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