Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-54118

IDNR five-year conservation-oriented farm lease at Iroquois County State Fish & Wildlife Area

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking a farm lease at Iroquois County State Fish & Wildlife Area for five crop years, with conservation practices built into the agricultural operation. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), including its Office of Realty and Capital Planning, Real Estate Services and Consultation Division, Concessions and Leasing, and Agriculture Farm Lease Manager; site office is Iroquois County State Fish & Wildlife Area. - Opportunity: Farm Lease 27AL2395, covering approximately 457.58 acres in total across the five crop years. Annual acreage is 83.30, 90.20, 97.34, 93.10, and 93.64 acres, respectively. Bidders submit a per-acre, per-year price; award goes to the highest-priced responsive and responsible bid. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, brands, or vendor companies are named. The lessee supplies labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance. - Conservation requirements: Follow the field-level cropping plan and conservation requirements to support habitat, soil health, water quality, erosion reduction, and recreation. Dicamba, neonicotinoid-treated soybean seed, and biosolids are prohibited; cover crops are required on designated fields. - Estimated lease revenue: The solicitation estimates $100 per acre annually, or approximately $45,758 across the five crop years. This is an estimate, not an awarded price; bids may differ. - Other notable requirements: The lessee is responsible for leasehold taxes and must provide proof of payment. Annual lease payments must be secured through prepayment or an irrevocable letter of credit.

Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for an agricultural farm lease at the Iroquois County State Fish & Wildlife Area in Iroquois County, Illinois. The lease covers revenue-generating agricultural farming on acreage listed for crop years 2027 through 2031, with locations and acreage details provided in the solicitation attachments. The lease program is intended to support wildlife and recreational opportunities through conservation-oriented agricultural practices. Bids are due November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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