24AL2095 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, titled "24AL2095 Shelbyville S.F.W.A. Farm Lease", covers approximately 172.70 to 182.40 acres of farmland with an initial term of March 1, 2024 to February 29, 2028. Bidders must submit pricing as a dollar amount per acre per year and either prepay the full annual lease amount or provide an irrevocable letter of credit. The successful contractor will be required to follow a detailed cropping plan, maintain soil test levels, and comply with various operational and reporting requirements outlined in the bid documents. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 17, 2023, and bids are due by November 1, 2023.

The invitation for bid does not include any small business, minority, or veteran-owned set-aside requirements. It also does not provide information on incumbent contractors or the estimated contract value. The documents reference previous lease agreements for the Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area, but do not disclose the names of those incumbent vendors or the associated contract amounts. The contract is funded through state resources, but the specific budget range is not specified in the provided materials.