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Conservation Farming Services

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Response Deadline11/12/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Conservation Farming Services supports prime contractors on Illinois Department of Natural Resources farm lease projects located at Pyramid State Park. The scope of work involves agricultural cultivation and crop management, specifically requiring the implementation of cropping plans that utilize conservation tillage and low-impact farming methods as outlined in the Agronomy Handbook V23-4 to enhance soil health and reduce erosion. The service provider will utilize specialized equipment, including tractors, seeders, and harvesters, to deliver cultivated crops and maintain the land. This opportunity is managed by the Illinois Office of Realty and Capital Planning under NAICS code 115116, with a response deadline of November 12, 2026.

General Info

Conservation farming subcontract for Pyramid State Park, Illinois, deadline November 12, 2026.

Agency

Illinois → REALTYCAPPLAN422 - Office of Realty and Capital Planning

NAICS

115116 - Farm Management Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54130.

The full solicitation package (11 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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27AL2334 Pyramid State Park - East Conant Unit Farm Lease

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PostedSep 21

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Response DeadlineNov 12

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11/12/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin about 2 months

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AgencyIllinois → REALTYCAPPLAN422 - Office of Realty and Capital Planning

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Performs agricultural cultivation and crop management for prime contractors on Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) farm lease projects at Pyramid State Park. Implements detailed cropping plans using conservation tillage and low-impact farming methods per the Agronomy Handbook V23-4 to improve soil health and minimize erosion. Utilizes tractors, seeders, and harvesters. Delivers cultivated crops and maintained land.

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