IDNR - Kankakee River Firewood Contract

The State of Illinois, through the Office of Realty and Capital Planning, has awarded a concession agreement to Tall Timber Farms, LLC for the operation of the Kankakee River Firewood Concession. The contract was awarded on April 30, 2026, through an open market competitive sealed bidding process. The awarded contractor will manage firewood harvesting and sales operations at the Kankakee River location under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The concession is structured as an annual rent payment arrangement, with the contractor obligated to remit $250 per year to the State, which exceeds the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' minimum anticipated fair market value of $150 annually.

The contract establishes a ten-year term of performance, commencing in 2026 and extending through December 31, 2030, for the initial five-year term, followed by a renewal term covering 2031 through 2035. The total contract value is $2,500.00, representing cumulative rent payments of $250 annually across the ten-year period. Each year of the concession is designated as a separate line item with identical pricing. The contractor maintains exclusive rights to conduct firewood operations at the designated location during the contract period, subject to compliance with all applicable State regulations and Department of Natural Resources requirements.