How to bid on the Moraine View State Park farm lease for Illinois DNR

What Illinois DNR is leasing

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for a farm lease covering approximately 217.20 acres at Moraine View State Park in McLean County. The lease is for agricultural purposes during the 2027 crop year.

The estimated annual lease payment to the state is $6,516, based on $30 per acre. The solicitation estimates the annual value to the vendor at $185,799.98. Check the Invitation for Bid for exact locations, acreage details, and terms.

Deadline and what to do before it

Bids are due November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Submit before the deadline and follow the submission directions in the bid documents.

Who this opportunity may suit

This lease may suit agricultural businesses and farm operators interested in farming state-owned land in McLean County during the 2027 crop year. Review the IFB to confirm the acreage, field locations, and any requirements before deciding whether to bid.

How to access the bid and respond

Open the solicitation’s detail page on BidBuy, the State of Illinois procurement portal. The page is publicly viewable without signing in, and the bid documents are listed there.

To submit electronically, register a free vendor account on the portal. If you are not submitting electronically, follow the submission directions stated in the bid. The solicitation number is 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54114.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Read the full Invitation for Bid before setting your price. Use its exact location and acreage information rather than relying only on the approximate acreage in the summary.

Check that your bid follows the stated submission instructions and includes all information the IFB requests. Allow time to review your figures, complete any required forms, and submit before the deadline.