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26-422DNR-REALT-B-49121 | 26AL2435 Horseshoe Lake S.F.W.A. Alexander County Farm Lease

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26-422DNR-REALT-B-49121State & Local

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Solicitation # 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54171
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The contract 26AL2435 pertains to the lease of approximately 1,035.83 acres of farmland located at Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Alexander County, Illinois. Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources through its Office of Realty and Capital Planning, this farm lease is set for a five-year term beginning March 1, 2026, and concluding February 28, 2031. The solicitation for bids was posted on September 17, 2025, with submissions due by November 5, 2025. Bidders must comply with specific submission protocols, including electronic and paper options via the BidBuy platform, and adhere to the standard terms, conditions, and necessary vendor disclosures required by the State of Illinois. This lease opportunity is part of a formal Invitation for Bid process emphasizing transparency and competitive pricing. The primary point of contact for this contract is the purchaser Melanie Dodd, based in Springfield, Illinois. While related documents such as the bid award notices and vendor instructions offer insights into procurement practices within the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the core agreement focuses on securing a responsible agricultural lessee for the Horseshoe Lake area to manage and utilize the land for farming purposes under specified terms.

General Info

Lease of 1,035.83 acres farmland at Horseshoe Lake, Illinois, for five years starting March 2026.

Place of Performance

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

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Documents

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26AL2435 Horseshoe Lake Agricultural/Wildlife & Habitat Land Lease Requirements

PDF, High priority: read this first30 pages · lease-requirements
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26AL2435 Horseshoe Lake Alexander SFWA Farm Lease Contract

DOCX, High priority: read this first20 pages · contract-document
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IFB 26AL2435 Horseshoe Lake Alexander Farm Lease Vendor Instructions

DOCX, High priority: read this first10 pages · ifb
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IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure Form

DOCX, High priority: read this first3 pages · vendor-disclosure
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Vendor Disclosure Form for Illinois Procurement

DOCX, High priority: read this first21 pages · vendor-disclosure
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26AL2435 Horseshoe Lake Alexander Farm Lease Pre-Bid Conference Information

DOCX, Low priority1 page · pre-bid-conference
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Certificate of Liability Insurance for Illinois Department of Natural Resources

PDF, Low priority1 page · certificate-of-insurance
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IL State Board of Elections Business Entity Registration Manual

PDF, Low priority41 pages · other
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Unreadable Document: Offer to the State of Illinois

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SPO Signed NOA

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AgencyIllinois → Office of Realty and Capital Planning
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSpringfield, IL, 62702, USA
Office AddressSpringfield, IL, 62702, USA
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Adam Thomas Farms
Kash Family Farms
Micah Donat

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26AL2435 Horseshoe Lake S.F.W.A. Alexander County Farm Lease

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