Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-54119

Five-year farm lease for 90.92 acres at Black Crown Marsh State Natural Area

Illinois is seeking a five-year agricultural lease to farm and manage approximately 90.92 acres at Black Crown Marsh State Natural Area. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), through its Office of Realty and Capital Planning, Real Estate Services and Consultation Division, and Concessions and Leasing / Agriculture Farm Lease Manager; site administered through Moraine Hills State Park. - Opportunity: Farm Lease 27AL2545 for approximately 90.92 acres in Lake and McHenry counties, with farming governed by the contract and referenced attachments, including a cropping plan. - Lessee responsibilities: Provide labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance. Annual rent is bid per acre; the listed estimated annual value to the State is $13,638, or $150 per acre. - Notable requirements: Prohibits Dicamba, neonicotinoids on soybean seed, and biosolids. Soil-fertility management, documentation, and IDNR approval for specified activities are required. The lease supports habitat and recreation goals and encourages practices that improve soil health and water quality, limit erosion, and reduce chemical impacts. - Award and term: IDNR plans to select the highest-priced responsive and responsible bidder. The lease covers five crop years, cannot be renewed, and requires guaranteed lease payments and payment of applicable leasehold taxes. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or prospective bidders are named. No specific equipment products, part numbers, or quantities are provided.

Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for a revenue-generating agricultural farm lease of approximately 90.92 acres at Black Crown Marsh State Natural Area, c/o Moraine Hills State Park. The lease covers crop years 2027 through 2031 and supports the department’s land-management goals, including wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities and ecologically sound agricultural practices. The property is located in Lake and McHenry counties, Illinois; detailed field locations and acreage information are provided in the attachments. Bids are due November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the award is based on the highest overall price among responsive and responsible bidders.

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