Illinois Environmental Protection Agency - Jim Edgar Panther Creek S.F.W.A. Farm Lease - 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54015 (2026)
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Nov 4, 2026
- 6 days left
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
- Primary contact
- Melanie Dodd
- 524-1308
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 in Cass County, Township 18 North, Ranges 8 & 9 West. The scope includes revenue generating farm leases across multiple tracts totaling approximately 658 to 668 acres per year for crop years 2026 through 2031. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA site office located in Ashland, IL. Bids are due by November 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Electronic quotes are allowed via the BidBuy procurement portal.
Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 658.10 acres in 2027; Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 642.50 acres in 2028; Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 637.50 acres in 2029; Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 653.10 acres in 2030; Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 658.10 acres in 2031
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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 in Cass County, Township 18 North, Ranges 8 & 9 West.
The scope includes revenue generating farm leases across multiple tracts totaling approximately 658 to 668 acres per year for crop years 2026 through 2031. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA site office located in Ashland, IL. Bids are due by November 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Electronic quotes are allowed via the BidBuy procurement portal.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 658.10 acres in 2027
- Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 642.50 acres in 2028
- Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 637.50 acres in 2029
- Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 653.10 acres in 2030
- Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 658.10 acres in 2031
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- 27AL2245 JEPC Vendor Instructions and Requirements.pdf
- 27AL2245 JEPC SFWA IFB Contract.pdf
- 27AL2245 JEPC Attachments A thru J.pdf
- Jim Edgar Panther Creek Pre-Bid Conference Information-3.pdf
- Vendor Disclosures Forms A-4.pdf
- IPO Active Vendor Disclosures Formerly Forms B-4.pdf
- IL State Board of Elections Registration Manual-94.pdf
- Sample Certificate of Liability Insurance-19.pdf
- Offer to the State of Illinois-18.pdf
- Cass County Leasehold Tax Summary 2245 JEPC SFWA.pdf
- E_bev_jim-edgar_2245.xlsx
- Submit to
- https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=27-422DNR-REALT-B-54015&external=true&parentUrl=close
- Scope location
- Cass County, IL
- Reported agency
- 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 November 4, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=27-422DNR-REALT-B-54015&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?
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 Melanie Dodd at 524-1308. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 658.10 acres in 2027; Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 642.50 acres in 2028; Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 637.50 acres in 2029; Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 653.10 acres in 2030; Revenue generating farm. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 4, 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: 27AL2245 JEPC Vendor Instructions and Requirements.pdf, 27AL2245 JEPC SFWA IFB Contract.pdf, 27AL2245 JEPC Attachments A thru J.pdf, Jim Edgar Panther Creek Pre-Bid Conference Information-3.pdf, Vendo. Review the full document from Illinois Environmental Protection Agency | State of Illinois for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Cass County, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.