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

Illinois DNR solicits bids for multi-year farm lease at Mt. Vernon Game Propagation Center

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** November 04, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54124
**NAICS:** 111998

This opportunity from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) offers a multi-year agricultural lease for the Mt. Vernon Game Propagation Center in Jefferson County, Illinois.
- Government Buyer:
  - Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Mt. Vernon Game Propagation Center
- Scope of Lease:
  - Annual lease of approximately 92.38 acres for crop years 2027 through 2031
  - Vendor responsible for all farming operations, including labor, equipment, seed, fertilizer, and insurance
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Agricultural production services for 92.38 acres per year
  - Compliance with detailed cropping plans, field management, and conservation requirements
  - Annual lease payments or approved services in lieu of cash
- Unique Requirements:
  - Strict environmental and safety regulations
  - Prohibition on neonicotinoid-treated soybean seed and Dicamba use
  - Mandatory cover crop planting and maintenance
  - Soil health and conservation practices must be followed
  - Annual documentation and leasehold tax payments
- Attachments provide field maps, soil sample locations, and conservation program details
- No specific OEMs or commercial vendors named; opportunity is open to all qualified agricultural vendors

### 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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