Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-53572

Five-year agricultural lease of approximately 29.80 acres at Kishwaukee River State Natural Area

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is proposing a five-year agricultural lease at Kishwaukee River State Natural Area in DeKalb County. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), ORCP – AG Leasing; the initial notice also identifies the Office of Realty and Capital Planning and the Real Estate Services and Consultation Division. - Proposed lessee/vendor: Jason Yakey. No OEMs or manufactured products are identified. - Requested service: Farm lease of approximately 29.80 acres at Kishwaukee River State Natural Area, also identified as Kishwaukee River State Natural Area–Shabbona Lake; lease reference 27AL2393. - The lessee supplies all labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and required insurance for farming. - The lease supports conservation agriculture, wildlife habitat, soil and water quality, and recreational opportunities. - Term: Five years, covering five crop years; no renewals are listed. - Estimated value: $134,800.32 total, comprising an estimated $7,450 in payments to the State and $127,350.32 attributed to the vendor. The stated State payment is $1,490 per year, or $50 per acre annually. - Notable requirement/rationale: The proposed sole-source lease is based on the parcel being 50 acres or less and the applicable IDNR agricultural-management lease rule.

Description

Notice of intent to award a sole-source contract to Jason Yakey for agricultural lease 27AL2393 at Kishwaukee River State Natural Area—Shabbona Lake. The lease covers approximately 29.80 acres for agricultural purposes from 2027 through 2031. 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.

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