Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-53240
Five-year agricultural lease for 29.30 acres at Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
Posted
October 01, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
27-422DNR-REALT-B-53240
NAICS
111199
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking comments on a proposed five-year agricultural lease for land at Clinton Lake State Recreation Area. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Realty and Capital Planning (ORCP), Real Estate Services and Consultation Division; office identified as ORCP – AG Leasing. - Proposed lessee/vendor: Brian Riddle. The notice describes an intent to sole-source the lease. - Requested service: Agricultural use of approximately 29.30 acres in DeWitt County under lease 27AL2081, covering crop years 2027–2031. - The listed rate is $43 per acre, with an estimated annual value to the State of $1,259.90. - The estimated five-year value is $116,982.02 overall, including $6,299.50 estimated value to the State and $110,682.52 to the vendor. - Lessee requirements: Provide all labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance needed for farming operations, and follow the lease requirements and time limits. - Purpose and notable condition: The lease is intended to support wildlife habitat, conservation agriculture, and recreational opportunities. The stated sole-source rationale is that the parcel is 50 acres or less and qualifies for a negotiated agricultural lease.
Description
This notice states the intent to award a sole-source contract to Brian Riddle for agricultural lease 27AL2081 at Clinton Lake State Recreation Area. The lease covers approximately 29.30 acres for agricultural purposes over the 2027–2031 crop years, with the lease term stated as March 1, 2027, through February 28, 2032, in the attached justification. The lessee will provide the labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance needed for the farming operation. Written comments or a written request for a public hearing were due by October 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM; responses are due October 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM.