Description
This emergency purchase solicits a lease of farmland in Dixon, Illinois, to secure the land for the 2026 corn harvest, protect the property, and pay the associated rent. The procurement is classified as an emergency, non‑competitive acquisition, and no competitive bidding process is required. The statement references NIGP code 944‑34 (Corn Farming) and includes a single line‑item for “Farming use of the ground” with a quantity of one.
• Purpose: Immediate lease of farm acreage for 2026 corn harvest and property protection.
• Scope: One‑acre (or appropriate parcel) lease, payment of 2026 rent, and related farming activities.
• Procurement: Emergency, non‑competitive (sole source) purchase; no electronic quote permitted.
• Contact: Sandy Robinson, Procurement, Illinois Dept. of Corrections (email & phone above).
• Attachments: Emergency Purchase Statement PDF (details of lease terms).