In plain English
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids to lease about 90.92 acres at Black Crown Marsh State Natural Area for farming during crop year 2027. The land is in Lake and McHenry counties, and the estimated annual lease value to the state is $13,638. See the Invitation for Bid on BidBuy for acreage details and how to respond.
About this bid
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for agricultural farming services on State owned property located within Black Crown Marsh c/o Moraine Hills State Park. See attached Invitation for Bid (IFB) for detailed locations and acreage information. Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 90.92 acres in 2027 of land at Black Crown Marsh State Nature Area for agricultural purposes. Lease 27AL2545 is located in Lake County, 3rd PM, Township 44 North, Range 9 East, Section 9 and McHenry County, Township 44 North, Range 9 East, Sections 8 & 9, 3rd P.M. *Crop Year 2027: Annual value to State is estimated $13,638.00 ($150.00 per acre at 90.92 acres). Annual Value to…
Details
- Agency
- DNR - Natural Resources
- Classification (PSC)
- FARMING AND RANCHING SERVICES, ANIMAL AND CROP
- Place of performance
- McHenry, Illinois
How to access this bid
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Submit before the deadline.
Documents
Listed on the original posting. Download them from the agency's portal.
- 27AL2545 Black Crown Marsh Vendor Instructions and Requirements.pdf
- 27AL2545 Black Crown Marsh CONTRACT.pdf
- 27AL2545 Moraine Hills BCM Attachments A thru J not including I.pdf
- 27AL2545 Black Crown Marsh Moraine Hills Pre-Bid Conference Information.docx
- Vendor Disclosures Forms A~29.pdf
- IPG Active Vendor Disclosures Formerly Forms B~43.pdf
- ILSBOE Registration Manual~20.pdf
- Sample Certificate of Liability Insurance~77.pdf
- Offer to the State of Illinois~47.pdf
- McHenry and Lake County Leasehold Tax Summary 2545 Black Crown Marsh.pdf
- il_dnr_black-crown-marsh_2545~1.xlsx
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