EXEMPT NOTICE: DNR Real Estate Acquisition, Cahokia Mounds SHS

This contract pertains to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' acquisition of a 3.94-acre parcel at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, located in St. Clair County, Illinois, with a total value of $28,000. The transaction involves the transfer of property from the Carroll G. Rowan Trust, confirmed through recorded deeds and supported by a title insurance policy issued by Chicago Title Insurance Company. The legal description references a recorded plat in the county records, and the title insurance policy (ALTA Owner’s Policy, effective July 1, 2021) provides coverage against risks such as defects, liens, encumbrances, and access rights, with specific exclusions outlined. The acquisition process is governed by Illinois state law, including regulations under 30 ILCS 500/1-10b)6), and the property transfer is completed through deed execution and recording, with no ongoing performance or delivery schedule beyond the legal transfer. The contract does not specify any federal FAR clauses, procurement procedures, evaluation criteria, or proposal submission instructions. It is a straightforward land purchase, with the primary deliverables being the legal transfer of ownership and issuance of the title insurance policy. Administrative details are limited; the contract references a payment amount of $28,000, appropriated under a designated code, but lacks explicit instructions for invoicing or contract management contacts. Notably, there are no requirements related to packaging, marking, labeling, or shipping, as the scope is solely real estate transfer. Additionally, the contract contains standard provisions for claim settlement via arbitration under ALTA rules, exclusions from coverage, and the entire agreement clause, but no special clauses regarding security, key personnel, or organizational conflicts. Overall, the document reflects a typical real estate acquisition with comprehensive legal and title protections, governed by Illinois law and standard title insurance practices.