Ford County Farm Auction Services - Sale of Two Agricultural Farms, 2026
Ford CountyCounty · Ford County, IL- Due
- Nov 16, 2026
- 18 days left
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- Primary contact
- Kelsie Vaughn
The 30-second brief
Ford County, Illinois is requesting sealed bids from qualified auctioneers and auction firms to provide complete farm auction services for the sale of two County-owned agricultural farms: Farm #1 (Nursing Home Farm, FSA Farm No. 933, Patton Township) and Farm #2 (Bowen/Grider Farm, FSA Farm No. 180, Button Township). Required services include auction planning, marketing and advertising campaigns, sale materials preparation, bidder administration, conducting the auction, auction records maintenance, purchaser and closing coordination, and final accounting. Bids are due by 4:00 P.M. Central Time on Monday, November 16, 2026, and must be submitted by mail or personal delivery to the Ford County Clerk & Recorder at the Ford County Courthouse, 200 W. State St., Room 101, Paxton, IL 60957. Bids will be publicly opened at the Ford County Board meeting on November 16, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Ford County Jail. Bidders must be legally authorized and licensed in Illinois, provide three agricultural real-estate auction references from the preceding three years, and meet specific commercial general liability and professional errors and omissions insurance requirements.
Lowest responsible bidder, required licensing and legal authority, agricultural real-estate auction experience and past performance, qualifications and experience of assigned personnel, conformity and suitability of proposed auction and marketing services, ability to perform within required schedule, references, availability of required insurance, material subcontractors and auction technology, disclosed conflicts, exceptions or deviations
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Summary
Ford County, Illinois is requesting sealed bids from qualified auctioneers and auction firms to provide complete farm auction services for the sale of two County-owned agricultural farms: Farm #1 (Nursing Home Farm, FSA Farm No. 933, Patton Township) and Farm #2 (Bowen/Grider Farm, FSA Farm No. 180, Button Township).
Required services include auction planning, marketing and advertising campaigns, sale materials preparation, bidder administration, conducting the auction, auction records maintenance, purchaser and closing coordination, and final accounting. Bids are due by 4:00 P.M. Central Time on Monday, November 16, 2026, and must be submitted by mail or personal delivery to the Ford County Clerk & Recorder at the Ford County Courthouse, 200 W. State St., Room 101, Paxton, IL 60957. Bids will be publicly opened at the Ford County Board meeting on November 16, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Ford County Jail. Bidders must be legally authorized and licensed in Illinois, provide three agricultural real-estate auction references from the preceding three years, and meet specific commercial general liability and professional errors and omissions insurance requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
11- Lowest responsible bidder
- Required licensing and legal authority
- Agricultural real-estate auction experience and past performance
- Qualifications and experience of assigned personnel
- Conformity and suitability of proposed auction and marketing services
- Ability to perform within required schedule
- References
- Availability of required insurance
- Material subcontractors and auction technology
- Disclosed conflicts
- Exceptions or deviations
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Completed and signed Bid Form
- Commission percentage
- Marketing and auction approach
- Proposed timeline
- Key personnel and license information
- Three agricultural-land auction references
- Identification of material subcontractors and online platforms
- Conflict-of-interest disclosure
- All exceptions or deviations from the Request for Bids
- Acknowledgment of all addenda
- Required bidder certifications
- Submit to
- Ford County Clerk & Recorder, Ford County Courthouse, 200 W. State St., Room 101, Paxton, Illinois 60957
- Scope location
- Paxton, IL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Ford County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 16, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Ford County Clerk & Recorder, Ford County Courthouse, 200 W. State St., Room 101, Paxton, Illinois 60957. For questions, contact Kelsie Vaughn.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Ford County in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kelsie Vaughn. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible bidder, required licensing and legal authority, agricultural real-estate auction experience and past performance, qualifications and experience of assigned personnel, conformity and..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Ford County?
All active and historical solicitations from Ford County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Ford County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 16, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: completed and signed Bid Form, commission percentage, marketing and auction approach, proposed timeline, key personnel and license information, three agricultural-land auction references, identificati. Review the full document from Ford County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Paxton, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.