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26-422DNR-REALT-B-49119 | 26AL2040 Argyle Lake S.P. Farm Lease

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26-422DNR-REALT-B-49119State & Local

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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for a farm lease of approximately 114.80 acres at Argyle Lake State Park in McDonough County. The contract, identified as 26AL2040, aims to implement ecologically sound agricultural practices that improve soil health, minimize erosion, and protect water quality to benefit wildlife habitats and recreational opportunities. The initial term begins March 1, 2026, and ends February 28, 2031, with a maximum total contract duration not to exceed ten years. The award will be granted to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the highest overall total price. The lessee is required to adhere to specific cropping plans and land maps, with strict prohibitions on double cropping and restrictions on pesticide use. Key obligations include providing an equipment list, submitting chemical and fertilizer application reports, and performing additional services as specified in the contract attachments. Payments are structured with one half due by July 15th and the balance by December 15th annually. Bidders must submit their proposals by November 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM, including required vendor disclosures and equipment lists. The contract also mandates comprehensive liability insurance and compliance with the State Prompt Payment Act and the Illinois Department of Human Rights Act.

General Info

Farm lease at Argyle Lake S.P. for conservation farming; includes payments, insurance, and compliance.

Agency

Illinois → Office of Realty and Capital PlanningView Agency

NAICS

111998 - All Other Miscellaneous Crop FarmingView NAICS

Place of Performance

One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL, 62702, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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26AL2040 Argyle Lake Agricultural Lease Attachments

PDF23 pagescontract-document

SPO Signed NOA

PDF

26AL2040 Argyle Lake SP Farm Lease Invitation for Bid Vendor Instructions

DOCX10 pagesifb

IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure Form

DOCX3 pagesother

26AL2040 Argyle Lake SP Farm Lease Contract

DOCX20 pagescontract-document

Vendor Disclosure Form for Illinois Procurement Gateway Registration

DOCX21 pagesother

Unreadable document from Offer to the state of illinois~12.pdf

PDF1 pageother

IL State Board of Elections Registration Manual

PDF41 pagesother

26AL2040 Argyle Lake Farm Lease Pre-Bid Conference Information

DOCX1 pagepre-bid-conference-info

Sample Certificate of Liability Insurance

PDF1 pageother

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AgencyIllinois → Office of Realty and Capital Planning
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSpringfield, IL, 62702, USA
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Illinois → Office of Realty and Capital Planning
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Office AddressSpringfield, IL, 62702, USA
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Bradley Flatt

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26AL2040 Argyle Lake S.P. Farm Lease

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