Description
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for agricultural farming services on State-owned property located within Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area. The lease is for 98.90 acres in 2026 and 96.40 acres in 2027. The annual value to the State is estimated at $1,978.00 and $1,928.00, respectively, while the annual value to the vendor is estimated at $52,922.12 and $57,859.58. The vendor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance to perform the farming operation. The vendor must also comply with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as IDNR rules and regulations. Key milestones and deliverables include submitting a completed Certificate of Liability Insurance, providing an equipment list, and performing soil testing. The vendor will be required to guarantee lease payment by submitting an irrevocable letter of credit or prepaying the full amount of rent within 30 days after contract execution. Some of the key requirements and responsibilities of the vendor include:
• Providing all necessary labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance to perform the farming operation
• Complying with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as IDNR rules and regulations
• Submitting a completed Certificate of Liability Insurance
• Providing an equipment list
• Performing soil testing
• Guaranteeing lease payment by submitting an irrevocable letter of credit or prepaying the full amount of rent within 30 days after contract execution
• Paying all leasehold taxes on the leased lands during the lease term
• Controlling all weeds and pests as determined and approved by the District Wildlife Biologist or Site Superintendent
• Abiding by all Federal, State, county, local laws as well as IDNR rules, regulations, and Administrative Orders