Description
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is leasing approximately 229.5 acres of agricultural land at Pyramid State Park – East Conant Unit for five consecutive crop years (2027‑2031). The lease is awarded to the highest‑priced, responsive and responsible bidder and requires the lessee to manage the land for farming, comply with strict crop‑rotation and conservation guidelines, submit detailed chemical, seed, and soil‑testing reports, and maintain required insurance and tax payments. The contract also allows in‑kind services to offset cash rent, subject to approval.
• Lease of ~229.5 acres per year, total lease term 5 years (2027‑2032).
• Highest‑price award; vendor must provide per‑acre pricing and keep the price firm for 90 days after opening.
• Must meet extensive environmental, pesticide, and reporting requirements (cover‑crop planting, soil‑testing, weed control, no neonicotinoid‑treated soy, no Dicamba, etc.).
• Requires a Letter of Credit or pre‑payment for rent and lease‑hold taxes, liability insurance, and annual reporting of chemicals, seed use, and yields.