IL-State-Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Farm Lease - 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54013 2026
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
- Primary contact
- Melanie Dodd
- (217) 524-1306
The 30-second brief
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for agricultural farming services on State owned property located within Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area. Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 567.20 acres in 2027 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes. Lease 27AL2244 is located in Cass County, Township 18 North, Ranges 9 & 10 West, Sections 05, 08, 09, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 28, 33 & 13, 24, 3rd P.M. Crop Year 2027. Annual value to State is estimated $133,609.63 ($235.56 per acre at 567.20 acres). Annual Value to vendor is estimated $423,782.56. Unit Cost is total value per acre. Additional items include 570.70 acres in 2028, 568.60 acres in 2029, 562.50 acres in 2030, and 564.60 acres in 2031. Pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Jim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA site office located at 10145 County Highway 11, Chandlerville, IL, 62627. Submission deadline is October 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Item # 1: (944 - 00) Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 567.20 acres in 2027 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes; Item # 2: (944 - 00) Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 570.70 acres in 2028 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes; Item # 3: (944 - 00) Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 568.60 acres in 2029 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes; Item # 4: (944 - 00) Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 562.50 acres in 2030 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes; Item # 5: (944 - 00) Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 564.60 acres in 2031 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes
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Summary
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for agricultural farming services on State owned property located within Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area.
Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 567.20 acres in 2027 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes. Lease 27AL2244 is located in Cass County, Township 18 North, Ranges 9 & 10 West, Sections 05, 08, 09, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 28, 33 & 13, 24, 3rd P.M. Crop Year 2027. Annual value to State is estimated $133,609.63 ($235.56 per acre at 567.20 acres). Annual Value to vendor is estimated $423,782.56. Unit Cost is total value per acre. Additional items include 570.70 acres in 2028, 568.60 acres in 2029, 562.50 acres in 2030, and 564.60 acres in 2031. Pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Jim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA site office located at 10145 County Highway 11, Chandlerville, IL, 62627. Submission deadline is October 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Item # 1: (944 - 00) Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 567.20 acres in 2027 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes; Item # 2: (944 - 00) Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 570.70 acres in 2028 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes; Item # 3: (944 - 00) Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 568.60 acres in 2029 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes; Item # 4: (944 - 00) Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 562.50 acres in 2030 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes; Item # 5: (944 - 00) Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 564.60 acres in 2031 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes
- Submit to
- https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=27-422DNR-REALT-B-54013&external=true&parentUrl=close
- Scope location
- Cass County, IL
- Reported agency
- IL-State-Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Illinois Environmental Protection Agency | State of Illinois?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=27-422DNR-REALT-B-54013&external=true&parentUrl=close. For questions, contact Melanie Dodd.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Illinois Environmental Protection Agency | State of Illinois 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?
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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 Melanie Dodd at (217) 524-1306. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Item # 1: (944 - 00) Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 567.20 acres in 2027 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes; Item # 2: (944 - 00) Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 570.70 acres in 2028 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Cree. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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