DNR - Green River State Conservation Area Farm Lease 2199

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is issuing a Small Purchase Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the agricultural farm leasing of approximately 123.4 acres of land at the Green River State Conservation Area in Lee County, Illinois for the years 2018 and 2019. The lease agreement will begin upon signature of the IDNR Director and terminate on February 28, 2020. The successful Bidder will be responsible for crop cultivation, application of fertilizers and chemicals, weed and pest control, soil testing, and other farm management responsibilities. Bidders must submit their pricing in a specific format and provide business, financial, and reference information. The State will award the contract to the highest priced Responsive and Responsible Bidder. The IFB allows for additional services beyond the core lease requirements to be provided by the Vendor and deducted from the lease payment. Pricing is based on a per acre, per year rate, and the Vendor must pay all leasehold taxes during the lease term. The contract is not eligible for renewal, and the State may terminate the lease for cause or for its convenience.

There are no small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-aside requirements for this procurement. The State has not listed any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no existing infrastructure or technology requirements that need to be integrated. The budget or award value for this contract has not been disclosed.