How to bid on the Sangchris Lake farm lease for Illinois DNR

What Illinois DNR is buying

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids to lease approximately 468.14 acres at Sangchris Lake State Park for agricultural farming during crop year 2027. The property is in Sangamon and Christian counties.

Bids are based on a per-acre value. The solicitation estimates the annual value to the State at $73,437.12, using $156.87 per acre. The IFB has parcel details and response instructions.

Deadline and what to do before it

Bids are due November 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Submit your response before the deadline, following the IFB’s directions.

Who this lease may suit

This opportunity may suit a farm operator or agricultural business interested in leasing land for crop production. Review the IFB’s parcel information and conditions to decide whether the acreage and location fit your operation.

How to find the bid and respond

Open the bid’s detail page through “View original source.” The page is public and does not require sign-in to view; the solicitation documents are listed there.

To quote electronically, register a free vendor account on BidBuy, the State of Illinois procurement portal. If you are not submitting electronically, follow the submission directions in the bid.

Prepare a clear, competitive bid

Read the full IFB before setting your per-acre value. Check the parcel locations, acreage information, and response instructions, and make sure your calculation uses the unit cost requested: total value per acre.

Allow time to complete any required forms and review your submission for accuracy. Confirm that your response follows the IFB’s instructions and is submitted before the deadline.