Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-54112

Illinois farm lease for 89.80 acres at Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Illinois is seeking a farm operator to lease and manage agricultural land at Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), including its Office of Realty and Capital Planning, Real Estate Services and Consultation Division, and Concessions and Leasing; the property is at Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area in Wayne County. - Opportunity: Farm Lease 27AL2212 covers approximately 89.80 acres for five crop years. The lease is not renewable. - Lessee responsibilities: Provide farming labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance; farm according to the cropping plan and IDNR requirements. - Conservation requirements: Farming practices must support wildlife habitat, soil health, erosion reduction, and water quality. Dicamba, neonicotinoids on soybean seed, and biosolids are prohibited. - Pricing: The solicitation estimates $45 per acre annually. Bidders propose a total price per acre; the estimated five-year lease revenue at that rate is approximately $20,205. Award is based on the highest-priced bid that is responsive and responsible. - Vendors and OEMs: No commercial vendors, manufacturers, or OEMs are named.

Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for a revenue-generating agricultural farm lease of approximately 89.80 acres at Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area in Wayne County, Illinois. The lease covers crop years 2027 through 2031 and supports land management and conservation agriculture intended to benefit wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities. Detailed locations and acreage information are provided in the attached Invitation for Bid materials. The bid deadline is November 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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