Description
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for agricultural farming services on State-owned property located within Rend Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area. The lease is for approximately 124.10 acres in 2026 and 100.50 acres in 2027. The annual value to the State is estimated at $2,482.00, and the annual value to the vendor is estimated at $70,050.23. The vendor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance to perform the farming operation. The vendor will also be required to submit various reports and documents, including a cropping plan, equipment list, and soil testing results.
• The lease is for a period of 2 years
• The vendor will be required to pay an annual lease payment
• The vendor will be responsible for maintaining the property and performing all necessary farming operations
• The vendor will be required to submit various reports and documents
• The State reserves the right to inspect the property and the vendor's equipment and personnel records