Town of Kewanee Cash Rent Farm Lease - 48.3 Tillable Acres across Four Fields, 2025
Town of KewaneeCity · Kewanee, IL- Due
- Dec 18, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 3, 2025
- Contract term
- 3 years
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Summary
The City of Kewanee is accepting bids for a cash rent farm lease for 48.3 tillable acres of municipal farm ground located across four fields at various city-owned locations, including parcels near Fischer Ave, Stoner Drive, and E. Mill St.
The contract term is for three years, beginning March 1, 2026, and ending February 28, 2029. Bids must be submitted on the provided Bid Form per acre based on 48.3 tillable acres and received at Kewanee City Hall by December 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Required submission items include a completed bid form, a letter of credit from a financial institution, and two letters of recommendation regarding farming ability.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Bid Form
- Letter of credit from financial institution
- Two letters of recommendation on farming ability
- Submit to
- Kewanee City Hall, 401 E. Third Street, Kewanee, IL 61443
- Scope location
- Kewanee, IL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Kewanee?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 18, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Kewanee City Hall, 401 E. Third Street, Kewanee, IL 61443.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Kewanee 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.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Kewanee?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Kewanee are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Kewanee regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Bid Form, letter of credit from financial institution, two letters of recommendation on farming ability. Review the full document from Town of Kewanee for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kewanee, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.