Lake Land College Foundation Farm Management Services RFP 2025
Lake Land CollegeHigher Ed · Mattoon, IL- Due
- Jan 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 8, 2025
- Primary contact
- Christi Donsbach
- (217) 234-5363
The 30-second brief
Lake Land College Foundation is soliciting proposals for farm management services for 350 acres of agricultural land in Pana, Illinois. Services include leasing, crop planning, marketing, and financial reporting. Proposals are due Jan. 6, 2026.
Quarterly financial reports, Annual operational reports, Annual plans, Written recommendations
Demonstrated experience and qualifications, alignment with mission and stewardship, strength and sustainability of approach, fee structure and overall value, references and professional reputation
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Summary
Lake Land College Foundation is soliciting proposals for farm management services for 350 acres of agricultural land in Pana, Illinois. Services include leasing, crop planning, marketing, and financial reporting. Proposals are due Jan. 6, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Demonstrated experience and qualifications
- Alignment with mission and stewardship
- Strength and sustainability of approach
- Fee structure and overall value
- References and professional reputation
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Quarterly financial reports
- Annual operational reports
- Annual plans
- Written recommendations
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Cover Letter
- Experience and Background
- Proposed Management Approach
- Fee Structure
- References
- Proof of Insurance and licenses
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Pana, Illinois
- Reported agency
- Lake Land College Foundation
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Lake Land College?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 6, 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Christi Donsbach.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Lake Land College 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 RFP 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 Christi Donsbach at (217) 234-5363. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Quarterly financial reports, Annual operational reports, Annual plans, Written recommendations. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Demonstrated experience and qualifications, alignment with mission and stewardship, strength and sustainability of approach, fee structure and overall value, references and professional reputation" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lake Land College?
All active and historical solicitations from Lake Land College are tracked and searchable. As a higher ed agency, Lake Land College regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Cover Letter, Experience and Background, Proposed Management Approach, Fee Structure, References, Proof of Insurance and licenses. Review the full document from Lake Land College for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Pana, Illinois. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.