300 FW Pigeon River Farm Tenant Unit V

This contract issued by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is a tenant farm lease for approximately four years with the option to renew, covering a tract of land known as Unit V within the Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area, located in LaGrange and Steuben Counties, Indiana. The lease term starts on January 15, 2026, and ends January 14, 2030, with possible renewal options up to a total of four years. The agreement involves the agricultural use of the state-owned land for crop production, including corn, beans, hay, and cover crops such as cereal rye, with detailed planting schedules and acreage requirements specified in Exhibit B. The tenant is responsible for maintaining the land, structures, and habitat areas, adhering to state and federal agricultural standards, and complying with special conditions to support wildlife management, including leaving portions of crops unharvested and planting cover crops to manage soil quality and habitat preservation. Bidders must submit firm, all-inclusive price proposals valid for 30 days beyond the response deadline of January 7, 2026. Submission is restricted to mailed or emailed bid packages, with no acceptance through the supplier portal. Compliance provisions include ethical requirements under Indiana law, insurance coverage naming the state as additional insured, nondiscrimination policies, and certifications addressing drug-free workplace, employment eligibility, and telephone solicitation statutes. The state reserves the right to terminate for convenience with 90 days’ notice and to cancel due to funding unavailability. Tenant obligations encompass routine farm operations, approved pesticide use, maintenance of farm infrastructure, and adherence to state and federal regulations governing agricultural leases. The contract includes various exhibits detailing the farm layout (Exhibit A), crops to be planted and planting conditions (Exhibit B), and special tenant services benefiting wildlife management (Exhibit C). The solicitation defines no formal pricing data or contract value within the documents, focusing instead on performance standards, compliance, and lease administration consistent with Indiana state procurement and agricultural land lease practices.