# Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-54127

Five-Year Agricultural Land Lease at Pyramid State Park - Denmark Unit, Illinois

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54127
**NAICS:** 115112

This opportunity is a multi-year agricultural lease at Pyramid State Park - Denmark Unit, managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Realty and Capital Planning.
- Government Buyer:
  - Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), State of Illinois
  - Office: Concessions and Leasing, Agriculture Farm Lease Manager
- Scope of Lease:
  - Lease covers approximately 534.48 acres in 2027, with annual adjustments down to 479.60 acres by 2031
  - Lessee is responsible for all labor, equipment, materials, and insurance
  - Lease supports ecologically sound agricultural practices to benefit wildlife and recreational opportunities
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Revenue-generating farm lease for agricultural land management
  - Compliance with detailed cropping plans, soil health, and conservation practices
  - Lessee must provide seed, fertilizer, machinery, and perform all required field operations
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Strict prohibition on neonicotinoid-treated soybean seed and Dicamba use
  - Lessee must submit annual lease payments, guarantee payment via prepayment or irrevocable letter of credit, and pay all leasehold taxes
  - Compliance with environmental regulations and reporting is mandatory
  - Potential for in-kind services (e.g., habitat management) in lieu of cash payments
  - No renewal option after the five-year term
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a land lease, not a procurement of goods or equipment.

### Description

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for a farm lease at Pyramid State Park - Denmark Unit. The lease covers approximately 534.48 acres in 2027, decreasing slightly in acreage over the subsequent years through 2031. The lease aims to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities by promoting ecologically sound agricultural practices. Bidders are invited to submit bids by October 28, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 13, 2026.

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