27AL2355 Double "T" State Fish and Wildlife Area Farm Lease

The 27AL2355 Double T State Fish and Wildlife Area Farm Lease is an Invitation for Bid issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for a land management program at the Rice Lake site. The primary objective of the lease is to implement ecologically sound agricultural practices that improve soil health, minimize erosion, enhance water quality, and reduce chemical impacts to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities. The scope of work requires strict adherence to a specific cropping plan for the years 2026 through 2030, with a strict prohibition on double cropping. The contract is awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the highest overall total price, quoted in an acre-per-year format. Key contractual requirements include the maintenance of general commercial liability insurance of 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars annual aggregate, as well as auto liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence. The lessee is responsible for all leasehold taxes and must comply with prevailing wage laws and the Illinois Department of Human Rights Act. Financial security may be required via prepayment or irrevocable letters of credit to guarantee payment. Bids must be submitted via BidBuy or in paper format by November 12, 2026, at 2:00 P.M., and must include comprehensive vendor disclosures, financial certifications, and equipment lists to be considered responsive. The total contract term, including renewals, cannot exceed ten years.