27AL2369 Pyramid State Park - Galum Unit Farm Lease

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for a farm lease at Pyramid State Park, Galum Unit, under solicitation number 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54126. The purpose of this lease is to implement a land management program using ecologically sound agricultural practices to improve soil health, minimize erosion, and benefit wildlife habitats. The lease term is scheduled to run from March 1, 2027, through February 28, 2032. The state will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the highest overall total price per acre per year. The selected vendor must personally farm the land and strictly adhere to a specific cropping plan and set of required services approved by the District Wildlife Biologist, with double cropping strictly prohibited. Mandatory submission requirements include a Vendor Disclosure, an Offer to the State of Illinois, and a detailed equipment list, with bids due by November 12, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Awarded vendors must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance and maintain sufficient financial resources to ensure performance. Payments will be handled in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, and the contract is subject to the availability of state and federal appropriations.