Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-54170

Multi-Year Agricultural Farm Lease at Pyramid State Park, Denmark Unit (2027-2031)

This opportunity involves a multi-year agricultural farm lease at Pyramid State Park, Denmark Unit, managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Realty and Capital Planning - Scope of Lease: - Lease of approximately 425.20 acres annually for crop years 2027 through 2031 - Land located in the Denmark Unit of Pyramid State Park, Perry County, Illinois - Products/Services Requested: - Agricultural land management services, including provision of all labor, equipment, seed, fertilizer, and insurance by the lessee - Compliance with conservation agriculture standards to support wildlife and recreational opportunities - Annual lease payments based on a per-acre rate - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to ecologically sound agricultural practices - Restrictions on certain pesticides and mandatory soil testing - Prohibition on subcontracting - Mandatory documentation and compliance with Illinois procurement and human rights regulations - Lessee responsible for leasehold taxes and liability insurance - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a lease for farming services, not a product procurement.

Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for agricultural farming services on State-owned property within Pyramid State Park. The lease covers approximately 425.20 acres in the Denmark Unit of Pyramid State Park, located in Perry County, Illinois. The lease is revenue generating and spans multiple crop years from 2027 to 2031, with an estimated annual value to the State of $2,976.40 and an estimated annual value to the vendor of $154,772.80 per year. The contract aims to promote ecologically sound agricultural practices to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities.

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