Jim Edgar Panther Creek Pre-Bid Conference Information.docx

This document is a pre-bid conference information sheet issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for agricultural farm lease opportunities at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area. The document provides log-on and call-in information for a mandatory or informational pre-bid conference scheduled for October 6, 2026, at 2 PM Central Standard Time. The conference relates to six separate farm lease contract opportunities, identified as 27AL2242, 27AL2244, 27AL2245, 27AL2246, 27AL2247, and 27AL2248, with corresponding state project numbers. Attendees may join the WebEx meeting through multiple methods, including a direct meeting link, phone dial-in numbers for both Chicago and national toll lines, and video system access options.

The document does not contain information regarding pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, funding sources, or other financial details related to the farm leases. Prospective bidders are directed to review the attached Invitation for Bid document for comprehensive details concerning specific property locations, acreage information, lease terms, and submission requirements. The pre-bid conference serves as an opportunity for interested parties to obtain clarification on the project scope and bid procedures prior to submitting proposals for the state-owned agricultural property.