Small Purchase with Emergency Conditions - 25AL2015 Rend Lake S. F. W. A. Farm Lease

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is pursuing a small purchase contract with emergency conditions for a farm lease at Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Jefferson County. The procurement involves contracting with Derek Moore to farm approximately 123.70 acres of land in 2025, representing a direct agricultural lease arrangement. The contract opportunity was posted on March 27, 2025, with proposals due by April 17, 2025. This procurement is classified as a small purchase under emergency conditions and is not a traditional service solicitation. The primary objective appears to be agricultural land utilization within a state-managed wildlife area, with Derek Moore identified as the intended contractor for the upcoming farming season.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the contract opportunity is subject to standard Illinois state procurement regulations as outlined in the attached Standard Illinois Certifications and Standard Terms and Conditions documents. These attachments indicate comprehensive compliance requirements covering areas such as workplace standards, tax compliance, ethical business practices, and various regulatory adherences. The documents suggest potential disqualification for vendors with certain legal or financial deficiencies, including prior convictions, state debt delinquency, or failure to meet employment and ethical standards. Although no specific budget range is provided, the contract appears to be a localized, site-specific agricultural lease for a defined parcel of state-managed land. The procurement is governed by standard state procurement protocols, with potential consequences for non-compliance including contract voiding, suspension, or financial penalties.