Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-54124

Multi-Year Farm Lease Opportunity at Mt. Vernon Game Propagation Center, Illinois

• The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Realty and Capital Planning, is soliciting bids for a multi-year agricultural farm lease at the Mt. Vernon Game Propagation Center in Jefferson County, Illinois.
• The lease covers approximately 92.38 acres of state-owned land for crop years 2027 through 2031, with no renewal option after the term ends.
• No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named, as this is a competitive lease opportunity for farming services.
• The selected lessee must provide all labor, equipment, seed, fertilizer, and services necessary for farming operations, and comply with all environmental and safety regulations.
• Notable requirements include:
  • Strict adherence to cropping plans and conservation practices to benefit wildlife and recreational opportunities
  • Prohibitions on the use of neonicotinoid-treated soybean seed and Dicamba
  • Mandatory cover crop planting and maintenance, and compliance with soil health guidelines
  • Annual lease payments (or approved services in lieu of cash), with specific payment deadlines
  • Submission of required documentation and leasehold tax payments
• Attachments provide detailed requirements, field maps, soil sample locations, and conservation program information.
• The opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, with no set-aside for small businesses or BEP/VBP participation goals.

Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for agricultural farming services on state-owned property at the Mount Vernon Game Propagation Center. The lease covers approximately 92.38 acres for agricultural purposes, with detailed locations and acreage information provided in the attached Invitation for Bid. The lease spans multiple years from 2027 to 2031, with estimated annual values to the state and vendor specified for each year. The procurement includes multiple attachments and forms, and electronic quotes are accepted.

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