Description
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is offering a series of farm‑lease parcels within Pyramid State Park’s Denmark Unit. The lease is for agricultural production on approximately 2,575 acres across five consecutive crop years (2027‑2031), with each year’s acreage and expected per‑acre value disclosed. The award will be based on the highest responsive and responsible bid; no bid bond is required, but vendors must submit extensive disclosures, insurance certificates, and a signed offer. The lease term runs from March 1 2027 through February 28 2032, with annual rent payments due by March 1, July 15, and December 15 each year, and strict reporting requirements for chemical use, soil testing, and yield data.
• Lease of ~2,575 acres for five crop‑year cycles (2027‑2031).
• Highest‑price award; electronic submission via BidBuy; extensive vendor disclosures required.
• Annual rent and tax payments, insurance, and detailed agronomic reporting obligations.