Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-53271

Sole-source five-year agricultural lease for 30.20 acres at Moraine Hills State Park

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is proposing a sole-source agricultural lease for land at Moraine Hills State Park. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Realty and Capital Planning (ORCP), AG Leasing; the notice also identifies the Real Estate Services and Consultation Division. - Proposed lessee/vendor: Spencer Herchenbach. - Requested service: A five-year agricultural lease covering approximately 30.20 acres at Moraine Hills State Park in McHenry County, for five crop years. - Lease reference: 27AL2459. - The lessee supplies the labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance needed for farming. - The lease is intended to support conservation agriculture, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities. - Sole-source rationale: The tract is 50 acres or less, allowing the state to negotiate the lease under the cited rationale. - Estimated total value: $145,365.90, including an estimated $18,120.00 value to the State and $127,245.90 to the vendor. - OEMs: No product manufacturers or OEMs are identified; this is a land lease rather than a product purchase.

Description

The notice states the intent to award a sole-source contract to Spencer Herchenbach for agricultural lease 27AL2459 at Moraine Hills State Park. The lease covers approximately 30.20 acres for agricultural purposes during 2027–2031, with an estimated contract term from March 1, 2027, through February 28, 2032. The lessee is to provide the labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance needed for the farming operation. Interested parties may submit written comments or request a public hearing by October 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

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