27AL2565 Hanover Bluff SNA Pre-Bid Conference Information.docx

This is a Pre-Bid Conference Information document for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources regarding the 27AL2565 Hanover Bluff State Natural Area Farm Lease. The department is seeking bids for agricultural farming services on state-owned property located within the Hanover Bluff Erwin State Natural Area. A pre-bid conference meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026, at 2 PM Central Standard Time. The meeting will be conducted via WebEx with access available through both online and telephone dial-in options, including toll-free and local Chicago numbers for participants. Interested bidders may join using the provided meeting link, meeting number 2870 719 4813, and password yzTvGduy555, or connect via video system by dialing 28707194813@illinois.webex.com.

The document serves primarily as notification of the pre-bid conference logistics and does not contain specific information regarding pricing terms, contract duration, acreage quantities, response deadlines, or award timelines. Bidders are directed to consult the attached Invitation for Bid document for detailed information concerning property locations, acreage information, and other substantive contractual requirements.