How to bid on the Wilbur Wright tenant farm lease for Indiana DNR

What the agency is buying

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is seeking a tenant to farm designated fields at Wilbur Wright Fish and Wildlife Area, managed by J.E. Roush Fish and Wildlife Area. The lease term is four years.

This opportunity may suit farm operators looking for a multi-year lease on designated fields. The bid documents contain the package and further details.

Key dates and the deadline

Completed bids are due November 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. The completed bid package must be submitted by that date and time.

Questions must be submitted at least seven days before the response deadline. Any prices offered must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFQ is relevant to farm operators able to take on a four-year tenant lease and farm the designated fields. Review the bid package to determine whether the lease fits your operation.

How to get the bid package and respond

Open the original posting and use the Bid Documents link in the Event Name column to download the bid package. If you are viewing the event through the Bidder Portal, check the Indiana Department of Administration’s Current Business Opportunities page for additional details and documents; find the event by its ID, 003000000088963.

Submit the completed package by email to Angela Settles at [email protected] or by fax to 317-972-3275, Attn: Angela Settles. This bid cannot be submitted through the Supplier Portal, so do not rely on the portal response steps for submission.

Send questions to Angela Settles at [email protected] at least seven days before the deadline. Include all applicable charges, fees, and shipping in your pricing.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Read the full bid package and complete every required form. Check that your response addresses the lease terms and designated fields described in the documents.

Review your pricing for completeness, including applicable charges, fees, and shipping, and make sure it remains valid for 30 calendar days after the response deadline.

Allow time to check the package and send it by email or fax before the deadline. Keep a copy of your submission and confirm that it was sent successfully.