Description
The State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources is leasing approximately 338.43 acres of agricultural land at the Sanganois State Fish & Wildlife Area for five consecutive crop years (2027‑2031). The lease is a revenue‑generating farm lease; the successful bidder will operate the land, provide all farming inputs, comply with strict conservation and chemical‑use restrictions, and submit detailed annual reports (chemical, seed, soil‑test, and insurance documentation). The lease requires the lessee to guarantee annual rent (or provide an irrevocable Letter of Credit) and to pay lease‑hold taxes, with strict payment deadlines each year. No subcontracting is allowed, and the award will be made to the highest total price submitted.
• Lease of 338.43 acres per year for five years, with an estimated vendor lease payment of roughly $305,660 per year.
• Must follow detailed agronomic practices: standing‑corn rows, prohibited use of neonicotinoid‑treated soy, dicamba, and bio‑solids; pre‑season soil testing; annual reporting by Dec 15.
• Requires comprehensive insurance (general liability, auto, workers’ comp), proof of lease‑hold tax payment, and compliance with IDNR conservation guidelines.
• Pre‑bid conference mandatory on Oct 22, 2026; bids due Nov 25, 2026 2 PM; award date not disclosed.