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Farm Management and Cropping Services

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Response Deadline11/18/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Farm Management and Cropping Services involves performing agricultural operations for prime contractors on Illinois Department of Natural Resources land management projects located at Black Crown Marsh State Nature Area. The selected provider will be responsible for implementing cropping plans, managing field selection, and utilizing tractors, planters, and harvesters to deliver managed acreage that produces both crops and wildlife habitat. All work must adhere to ecologically sound practices designed to improve water quality and soil health in accordance with the University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Handbook. This opportunity is managed by the Illinois Office of Realty and Capital Planning, with a response deadline set for November 18, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for farm management and cropping services at Black Crown Marsh by November 2026.

Agency

Illinois → REALTYCAPPLAN422 - Office of Realty and Capital Planning

NAICS

111110 - Soybean Farming

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54119.

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

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27AL2545 Black Crown Marsh State Natural Area Farm Lease

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PostedOct 2

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Response DeadlineNov 18

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11/18/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin about 2 months

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AgencyIllinois → REALTYCAPPLAN422 - Office of Realty and Capital Planning

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Organization / AgencyIllinois → REALTYCAPPLAN422 - Office of Realty and Capital Planning

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Full Description

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Performs agricultural operations for prime contractors on Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) land management projects at Black Crown Marsh State Nature Area. Implements cropping plans, manages field selection, and executes ecologically sound practices to improve soil health and water quality per the University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Handbook. Uses tractors, planters, and harvesters. Delivers managed acreage producing crops and wildlife habitat.

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