EXEMPT NOTICE: DNR Real Estate Acquisition, Lincoln New Salem HS

The state of Illinois, specifically the Department of Natural Resources, has acquired 1.94 acres of land at the Lincoln New Salem Historic Site in Menard County for a total value of $188,000.00. The acquisition was funded through the Open Land Trust Fund and is for the purpose of expanding the historic site. The acquired property includes a house, detached garage, and a combination of timber, grass, and residential land. This procurement is an exempt notice in accordance with state law, as the land acquisition has already been completed through a deed dated March 29, 2022 from the Estate of Carol L. Trone. No verbal or written commitments or rights were retained by the seller. The legal description and a map of the property are included in the documentation.

This procurement is not subject to any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, as it is an exempt notice of a completed land acquisition. There is no incumbent vendor or current contractor, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total value of the acquisition was $188,000.00, which represents the budget for this completed procurement.