In plain English
Illinois is seeking bids to lease about 89.8 acres of state-owned farmland near Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Wayne County for crop year 2027. The lease is for agricultural use; the estimated annual payment to the state is $4,041. See the bid documents on Illinois BidBuy for locations, acreage details, and response instructions.
About this bid
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for agricultural farming services on State owned property located near Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area. See attached Invitation for Bid (IFB) for detailed locations and acreage information. Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 89.80 acres in 2027 of land at Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes. Lease 27AL2212 is located in Wayne County, Township 1 North, Ranges 5 & 6 East, Sections 07 & 12, 3rd PM. *Crop Year 2027: Annual value to State is estimated $4,041.00 ($45.00 per acre at 89.80 acres). Annual Value to vendor is estimated $57,927.06. Unit Cost is total value per acre. Point of…
Details
- Agency
- DNR - Natural Resources
- Classification (PSC)
- FARMING AND RANCHING SERVICES, ANIMAL AND CROP
- Place of performance
- North Johnsonville, 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.
- 27AL2212 Sam Dale Lake Vendor Instructions and Requirements.pdf
- 27AL2212 Sam Dale Contract.pdf
- 27AL2212 Sam Dale Lake Attachments A thru J.pdf
- 27AL2212 Sam Dale Lake SFWA Pre-Bid Conference Information.docx
- Vendor Disclosures Forms A~37.pdf
- IPG Active Vendor Disclosures Formerly Forms B~40.pdf
- ILSBOE Registration Manual~28.pdf
- Sample Certificate of Liability Insurance~85.pdf
- Offer to the State of Illinois~55.pdf
- il_dnr_sam-dale-lake_2212.xlsx
- Wayne County Leasehold Tax Summary 2212 Sam Dale Lake SFWA.pdf
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