EXEMPT NOTICE: DNR Real Estate Acquisition, Miller-Anderson Woods State Natural Area

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an exempt notice for a real estate acquisition involving the Miller-Anderson Woods State Natural Area located in Bureau County. This procurement involves the acquisition of 27.71 acres of land with a total value of $180,115.00. The notice is being filed in accordance with 30 ILCS 500/1-10 b)6), which indicates a specific statutory exemption for this land transaction. The procurement is a direct acquisition of real property, with the primary objective of expanding the state natural area's land holdings. The legal description for the property has been provided in the attached document, which details the precise boundaries and geographical specifications of the land parcel. The due date for this notice is November 11, 2024, with the initial posting date being October 21, 2024.

While this appears to be a direct land acquisition with no competitive bidding process, the transaction is subject to standard state procurement regulations for real estate transactions. No specific vendor restrictions or set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The total acquisition cost of $180,115.00 represents the complete budget for this property transfer. The land acquisition seems to be part of a broader conservation strategy for the Miller-Anderson Woods State Natural Area, focused on expanding protected natural lands in Bureau County. Given the nature of the transaction as an exempt notice, there are no apparent qualifications or evaluation criteria for potential vendors, as this is a direct purchase by the state agency. The acquisition appears to be a straightforward real estate transaction designed to increase the state's natural area landholdings.