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26-422DNR-REALT-B-49467 | 26AL2106 Horseshoe Lake State Park - Madison County Farm Lease
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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has awarded farm lease contract 26AL2106 to CRM Mueller Farms for land management at Horseshoe Lake State Park in Madison County. The award amount is 104,552.00 dollars for an initial term running from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2029. The lease covers approximately 374.50 acres and is designed to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities through ecologically sound agricultural practices, focusing on soil health, water quality, and the reduction of chemical impacts. The lessee is required to personally farm the land and adhere to a specific cropping plan, which prohibits double cropping and requires prior agency approval for the use of insecticides, herbicides, or fungicides. Financial obligations must be guaranteed annually through either full prepayment of rent within 30 days of execution or the provision of an irrevocable letter of credit. Additionally, the vendor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence for general commercial and auto liability, and 2,000,000 dollars for the annual aggregate. The contract is subject to the availability of funds and includes strict compliance requirements regarding leasehold tax payments and vendor disclosures.
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Place of Performance
One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL, 62702, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Interested Companies (1)
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