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Crop Cultivation and Soil Preparation Services

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State & Local

Submission Closed10/24/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 115112

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AI Contract Overview

The City of DeKalb in Illinois is seeking a subcontractor for Crop Cultivation and Soil Preparation Services covering 318 tillable acres. The scope of work encompasses full-cycle agricultural operations, including tilling, planting, fertilizing, weed control, harvesting, and residue management. All activities must be performed in strict compliance with established sustainable and regulatory standards. This opportunity was posted on September 25, 2024, with a response deadline set for October 24, 2025. The project falls under NAICS code 115112 and is managed by the City of DeKalb. Interested parties can find further details and submission guidelines through the official city bids portal.

General Info

City of DeKalb seeks subcontractor for crop cultivation and soil preparation on 318 acres.

Agency

Illinois → City of DeKalb

NAICS

115112 - Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating

Place of Performance

IL, USA

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NONE

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Solicitation of a 3 year cash farm lease

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PostedSep 25

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Response DeadlineOct 24

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Submission Closed

10/24/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyIllinois → City of DeKalb

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Organization / AgencyIllinois → City of DeKalb

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Full Description

Full-cycle agricultural operations including tilling, planting, fertilizing, weed control, harvesting, and residue management on 318 tillable acres in DeKalb, IL, with compliance to sustainable and regulatory standards.