Description
This emergency procurement calls for the leasing of farmland in Pontiac, Illinois, to support the 2026 corn harvest and protect the property while covering rent for the season. The state’s Department of Corrections is using an open‑market purchase method under an emergency (type code 40) notice, meaning no electronic quote is allowed and the solicitation is not a traditional competitive bid. The work involves securing a single lease (Qty 1) with an unspecified rent amount, classified under NIGP 944‑34 (Corn Farming).
• Location: Pontiac, IL – farm land needed for emergency harvest
• Scope: Lease of agricultural land for 2026 corn production, property protection, and rent payment
• Procurement: Emergency, non‑electronic, open‑market purchase; no formal bid submission required
• Contact: Sandy Robinson, Purchasing Supervisor, DOC‑[email protected], (217) 524‑8383
• Documents: Emergency Purchase Statement PDF (unavailable) and standard bid print format