EXEMPT NOTICE: DNR Real Estate Acquisition, Cahokia Mounds SHS

This contract pertains to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' acquisition of a 1.35-acre parcel at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in St. Clair County, Illinois, with a total value of $222,000. The transaction involves the transfer of ownership from the Carroll G. Rowan Trust, supported by a deed dated February 21, 2025, and is documented through a detailed legal description, property plat, and a title insurance policy issued by Chicago Title Insurance Company. The title insurance, based on the ALTA Owner’s Policy form, provides coverage against defects, liens, encumbrances, and enforcement actions affecting the property's title, with specific exclusions such as governmental regulations and discriminatory covenants. The acquisition supports the expansion of the historic site, and the documentation ensures clear title and ownership transfer. The contract does not specify any federal FAR clauses, security requirements, or performance milestones. It is a straightforward real estate transaction, with no provisions for packaging, marking, or shipping of goods, as it involves land and structures. There are no evaluation criteria, proposal submission instructions, or award procedures outlined; the process is not competitive but a direct transfer supported by legal and title documentation. Administrative details include an appropriation of $222,000, with no specific contract management contacts or invoicing procedures provided. Supporting attachments include legal descriptions, recorded documents, and property maps, all serving to formalize the transfer and insurability of the property. Overall, the focus is on legal transfer, title assurance, and compliance with state statutes, with minimal procedural or operational requirements beyond the land acquisition and title insurance coverage.