DNR - Natural ResourcesIssuing agency·Springfield, IL·via the Illinois BidBuy open-bids boardThe Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for agricultural farming services on State owned property located within Rock Cut State Park. See attached Invitation for Bid (IFB) for detailed locations and acreage information.
Pre-Bid Conference: A Non-Mandatory Attendance Pre-Bid Meeting will be held October 8th, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Rock Cut State Park 7318 Harlem Rd, Loves Park, Illinois 61111 OR by phone at (312)535-8110 Access code: 2870 719 4813.
The lessee will provide all necessary labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment and insurance to perform farming operations on 138.10 acres at Rock Cut State Park, following a specified cropping plan of corn and soybeans with cover crops. The lessee must comply with IDNR's agricultural lease program to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities, promote ecologically sound agricultural practices, and improve soil health. The lessee is responsible for all leasehold taxes, must provide a certificate of liability insurance, and must guarantee lease payment annually. The lessee must document all chemical, fertilizer, and seed applications, and provide yield monitor data. The use of neonicotinoid-treated soybean seed and Dicamba is prohibited.
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Source: BidBuy (Illinois) (bid 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54011), retrieved via the Illinois BidBuy open-bids board. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
