DNR-Eldon Hazlett State Park Farm Lease 2118-KM

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is seeking bids for the farm leasing of approximately 163.8 acres in 2018, 147.9 acres in 2019, 163.8 acres in 2020, and 147.9 acres in 2021 of land at Eldon Hazlet State Park in Clinton County, Illinois for agricultural purposes. This opportunity, identified as Lease 2118, is located in Township 3 North, Range 2 West, Sections 21, 28, 29 & 32, 3rd P.M. The contract term is for four years, from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2021, with an option to renew for an additional four-year period. Bids are due by February 14, 2018, and the State reserves the right to amend the solicitation, reject any or all bids, and make an award to the Responsive and Responsible Bidder who submits the highest price. Bidders must provide business references attesting to their experience and ability to perform the contract.

The procurement process is an Invitation for Bid (IFB), and the awarded vendor(s) shall not commence work or be paid for any billable work undertaken prior to the date all parties execute the contract, unless approved in writing in advance by the State. The contract does not mention any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent is Phillip G. Diekemper, and the value of the lease to the state is $107,224.80 over the 48-month term, or $172.00 per acre.