Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-54129

Illinois DNR solicits bids for multi-year farm lease at Pyramid State Park - East Conant Unit

This opportunity from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a multi-year farm lease at Pyramid State Park's East Conant Unit in Perry County. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Realty and Capital Planning - Concessions and Leasing, Agriculture Farm Lease Manager - Products/Services Requested: - Annual agricultural lease of park land for crop years 2027-2031 - Acreage varies each year: 298.3 acres (2027), 291.1 acres (2028), 256.2 acres (2029), 288.9 acres (2030), 257.7 acres (2031) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Lessee must provide all labor, equipment, seed, fertilizer, and insurance - Strict environmental requirements: no neonicotinoid-treated soybean seed or Dicamba allowed - Lease payments and leasehold taxes must be guaranteed and paid annually - Ecologically sound agricultural practices required to support wildlife and recreational opportunities - Compliance with Illinois procurement regulations and conservation-focused lease terms - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified agricultural operators - Attachments: - Contract documents, instructions, vendor disclosure forms, insurance requirements

Description

This solicitation is for a revenue-generating farm lease of land at Pyramid State Park-East Conant Unit in Perry County, Illinois. The lease covers multiple years from 2027 to 2031, with varying acreage each year for agricultural purposes. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources manages the lease, which aims to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities through ecologically sound agricultural practices. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 13, 2026, and the bid opening is on November 12, 2026.

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