26AL2266 Jim Edgar Panther Creek S.F.W.A. - Farm Lease SS

This sole‑source contract awards a five‑year agricultural lease of approximately 31.10 acres within the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area to Chris Devlin. The lease covers crop production and livestock operations for the 2027‑2031 crop years, with the lessee responsible for all farming inputs, equipment, labor, insurance, and compliance with IDNR’s conservation‑agriculture guidelines. The land is land‑locked, and only the vendor’s adjacent private property provides legal access, justifying the sole‑source award under Illinois Administrative Code 150.20(c‑2). The agreement is valued at roughly $143,381, split between vendor‑estimated revenue (~$117,482) and state‑estimated value (~$25,899). • 31.10‑acre lease generating $166.55 per acre per year (state‑estimated $5,179.71 annually). • Five‑year term (2027‑2032) with no renewal options identified. • Sole‑source justified by land‑locked parcel and exclusive access via vendor’s land.