24AL2094 Shelbyville S. F. W. A. Farm Lease

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for agricultural farming services on state-owned property located within the Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area in Moultrie County, Illinois. The contract opportunity, identified as 24AL2094 Shelbyville S.F.W.A. Farm Lease, covers approximately 66.50 acres in 2024, 71.30 acres in 2025, 66.50 acres in 2026, and 71.30 acres in 2027. The initial contract term is from March 1, 2024, or upon signature of the IDNR Director, whichever is later, and shall terminate on February 29, 2028, with a maximum term of 10 years. Bidders must adhere to the provided cropping plan, which includes restrictions on pesticide usage and requirements for cover cropping and leaving a portion of crops unharvested for wildlife. Interested parties must submit bids as a fixed dollar amount per acre per year and provide financial references and other responsibility and responsiveness requirements.

The contract is not subject to any small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-asides. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The IFB indicates that the contract is contingent on the availability of appropriated funds, but does not specify a budget range or award value. Potential bidders are encouraged to review the full Invitation for Bid (IFB) document for comprehensive details on the requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission process for this agricultural farming services contract.