Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-54123

Illinois DNR Seeks Lessee for 814-Acre Farm Lease at Double "T" State Fish and Wildlife Area (2027-2031)

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is offering a multi-year agricultural lease for 814.22 acres at the Double "T" State Fish and Wildlife Area - Rice Lake in Fulton County, Illinois. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Realty and Capital Planning - Scope of Lease: - Agricultural lease for 814.22 acres annually, covering crop years 2027 through 2031 - Lessee responsible for all labor, equipment, seed, fertilizer, and compliance with environmental and legal requirements - Leaseholder must make annual payments and provide required documentation (insurance, disclosures, compliance forms) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Prohibition on neonicotinoid-treated soybean seed and Dicamba use - Leaseholder must follow conservation-focused land management practices to support wildlife and recreational opportunities - Additional services may be approved by IDNR and deducted from lease payments - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a land lease for agricultural services - Estimated contract value is based on annual lease payments for 814.22 acres over five years

Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for agricultural farming services on approximately 814.22 acres of state-owned land at Double "T" State Fish and Wildlife Area - Rice Lake in Fulton County, Illinois. The lease covers crop years 2027 through 2031 and aims to promote ecologically sound agricultural practices to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities. The contract includes multiple items for each crop year with estimated annual values to the state and vendor provided. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 15, 2026, and all required attachments and disclosures must be submitted with the bid.

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