Addendum to RFQ 88044.pdf

This is an Addendum to a Request for Quotation issued by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for farm lease services. The RFQ (88044) was reposted due to significant changes to the original solicitation packet, specifically the removal of diversity supplier options and Indiana Economic Impact requirements. The scope of work involves comprehensive farm management services across approximately 91 acres at Goose Creek Gamebird Habitat in Montgomery County near Morocco, Indiana. Services include sunflower cultivation on 25 acres annually, winter wheat planting on approximately 10 acres, crop rotation plantings of corn and beans according to a specified field-by-field schedule from 2027 through 2030, and mowing of boundaries and access lanes at three gamebird areas. The tenant must furnish all seed, fertilizer, herbicides, soil analysis, labor, materials, and equipment while complying with neonicotinoid-free seed requirements and preserving wildlife habitat. The original response due date of August 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time has been extended to September 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The contract term runs January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2030 (four years), with no renewal options beyond the initial four-year period.

Bidders must submit annual pricing on a per-year basis for farm services with a minimum of $20,000 per year plus an additional bid amount for supplemental agricultural services, with the award going to the bidder offering all required services with the highest farm services bid amount while also considering past performance and prior IDNR lease compliance. Quoted prices must remain valid for thirty days following the response due date and include all applicable charges and fees. The tenant must provide general public liability insurance with minimum limits of $700,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence, naming the state as additional insured. All bidders must sign and return this Addendum acknowledgement with their new RFQ packet to confirm receipt of the changes. Bids must be submitted directly to Jen Reeves at JReeves@dnr.in.gov or faxed to 317-972-3275, as electronic submission through the Supplier Portal is not available for this procurement event. All questions must be submitted to Jen Reeves no less than seven days before the bidding deadline.