24AL2567 Ten Mile Creek SFWA Farm Lease

The State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to contract with Tolley Farms to farm approximately 117 acres of land at the Ten Mile Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area in 2024. This is a small purchase with sole source conditions, meaning the contract will be awarded directly to Tolley Farms without a competitive bidding process. The contract opportunity was posted on January 17, 2024 and responses are due by January 31, 2024. Vendors must agree to and comply with the Standard Illinois Certifications, which cover a wide range of compliance requirements, including environmental regulations, drug-free workplaces, political contribution prohibitions, and labor practices. The contract will be subject to the Standard Terms and Conditions for state and local government contracts.

The contract is open only to the listed vendor, Tolley Farms, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the type of organization that can respond. No information is provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor on the existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration. The contract value is not explicitly stated, but is likely a small purchase under the sole source contracting conditions.