24AL2238 Lowden-Miller S. F. -Castle Rock S. P. Farm Lease

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking bids for a multi-year agricultural farming services contract on state-owned property located within the Lowden-Miller State Forest and Castle Rock State Park in Ogle County, Illinois. The contract, identified as 24AL2238 Lowden-Miller S.F. -Castle Rock S.P. Farm Lease, involves farming approximately 74.4 acres of land for a 4-year term from March 1, 2024 to February 29, 2028, with no option to renew. Bidders must attend a non-mandatory pre-submission conference on November 21, 2023, and submit their bids by December 6, 2023. The successful bidder will be required to provide all labor, equipment, and supplies necessary to farm the leased land for agricultural purposes, and may be able to provide acceptable services in lieu of cash payments.

The IFB does not specify any small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business set-asides for this opportunity. There are also no indications of incumbent contractors or current funding sources. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with the estimated financial return to the State being $15,772.80 over the 4-year term.