# Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-54167

Illinois DNR Seeks Lessee for Multi-Year Farm Lease at Pyramid State Park-East Conant Unit

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** November 12, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54167
**NAICS:** 111998

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is offering a multi-year farm lease opportunity for 229.5 acres at Pyramid State Park-East Conant Unit in Perry County.
- Government Buyer:
  - Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Realty and Capital Planning
- Scope of Lease:
  - Lease covers 229.5 acres for agricultural purposes, supporting wildlife and recreational use
  - Lease term spans crop years 2027 through 2031 (5 years)
  - Lessee must provide all labor, equipment, seed, fertilizer, and insurance
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Annual agricultural land management and crop production
  - Compliance with a detailed cropping plan, cover crop requirements, weed control, and soil health standards
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Strict ecological and agricultural standards to support wildlife populations
  - Prohibits use of neonicotinoid-treated soybean seed and Dicamba
  - No double cropping allowed; specific requirements for food plots and cover crops
  - Lessee must maintain liability insurance naming IDNR as additional insured
  - Annual lease payments required, with options for prepayment or irrevocable letter of credit
  - Lessee responsible for all leasehold taxes
  - Acceptable services in lieu of cash payments may be approved by IDNR
- No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a land lease opportunity
- Procurement managed via Illinois BidBuy under NIGP code 94400 (Farming and Ranching Services, Animal and Crop)

### Description

This solicitation is for a revenue-generating farm lease of approximately 229.50 acres at Pyramid State Park-East Conant Unit in Perry County, Illinois, for agricultural purposes. The lease covers multiple crop years from 2027 through 2031, with annual estimated values to the State of $54,441.99 and varying estimated values to the vendor. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources manages the procurement, which includes a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and requires adherence to ecological and agricultural standards to support wildlife and recreational opportunities.

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