Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-53571

Five-year agricultural lease of 31.10 acres at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources plans a five-crop-year agricultural lease for approximately 31.10 acres at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Realty and Capital Planning, Real Estate Services and Consultation Division; ORCP – AG Leasing. - Proposed lessee/vendor: Chris Devlin. IDNR identifies Devlin as the adjacent property owner whose land provides the only access to this otherwise landlocked tract. - Requested service: Agricultural farm lease 27AL2266 for approximately 31.10 acres in Cass County, Township 18 North, Range 9 West, Section 11, 3rd P.M. - Term and estimated value: Five crop years, with no renewal options listed. The estimated total initial-term value is $143,380.68, including an estimated $117,482.13 to the lessee and $25,898.55 to the State. - Lessee responsibilities: Provide the labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance needed for farming. - Notable rationale: The lease supports conservation agriculture, wildlife habitat, soil health, water quality, and recreation. IDNR proposes a sole-source lease because Devlin's adjacent property provides the tract's only access.

Description

The notice states the intent to award a sole-source contract to Chris Devlin for a revenue-generating agricultural lease of approximately 31.10 acres at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area. The lease covers crop years 2027 through 2031, under lease 27AL2266. The source says the parcel is landlocked and Chris Devlin owns the adjacent private property providing access to it. Written comments or a written request for a public hearing must be submitted by November 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

View original listing