Description
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for agricultural farming services on State-owned property located within Johnson Sauk Trail State Park. The park is located in Henry County, and the lease is for 94.70 acres in 2026, 91.00 acres in 2027, 95.00 acres in 2028, 94.70 acres in 2029, and 91.00 acres in 2030. The annual value to the State is estimated to be around $12,000 to $13,000 per year, and the annual value to the vendor is estimated to be around $68,000 to $75,000 per year. The unit cost is the total value per acre.
• The lease is for agricultural purposes, and the vendor will be responsible for farming and ranching services.
• The lease is located in Henry County, 4th PM, Township 15 and 16 North, Range 5 East, Section 2, 3, 34, and 35.
• The crop year is from 2026 to 2030.
• The NIGP code for this bid is 944-00, which represents farming and ranching services, animal and crop.