Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-53160

Sole-source agricultural farm lease for 42.2 acres at Frank Holten State Recreation Area

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking a sole-source agricultural farm lease for about 42.2 acres at Frank Holten State Recreation Area in St. Clair County. - 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: Dan Trost. No OEMs or manufactured products are identified. - Requested service: agricultural farming on approximately 42.2 acres for five crop years, 2027–2031. The lease is identified as 27AL2316. - Crop year 2027: 42.2 acres; annual value to the State is $1,477; listed value to the vendor is $18,562.94. - Crop year 2028: 42.2 acres; annual value to the State is $1,477; listed value to the vendor is $28,778.29. - Crop year 2029: 42.2 acres; annual value to the State is $1,477; listed value to the vendor is $18,562.94. - Crop year 2030: 42.2 acres; annual value to the State is $1,477; listed value to the vendor is $28,778.29. - Crop year 2031: 42.2 acres; annual value to the State is $1,477; listed value to the vendor is $18,562.94. - The lessee must provide the labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance needed to farm the parcel. The operation is intended to support wildlife habitat, soil and water conservation, and recreation. - The stated basis for sole-source negotiation is that the parcel is 50 acres or less. - Estimated total value is $120,630.40, including $7,385 to the State and $113,245.40 to the vendor.

Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources intends to award a sole-source contract to Dan Trost for an agricultural farm lease of approximately 42.20 acres at Frank Holten State Park. The lease is for agricultural purposes and is described as covering 2026 through 2031. The lessee will provide the labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance needed for the farming operation. The notice invites interested parties to submit written comments or request a public hearing by October 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

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