The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for agricultural farming services on state-owned property at Stephen A. Forbes State Park. The lease term is from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2031, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 21, 2025. The lessee must guarantee lease payment by submitting the full amount of rent within thirty days after contract execution and before March 1st each year, or by providing an irrevocable letter of credit. Additional services are allowed, and the total price of the contract is firm. The contract may not be renewed. The state may terminate the contract under certain conditions. The vendor must provide all necessary labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance. The vendor must also provide an equipment list. The vendor must personally farm the lands and is responsible for controlling all weeds and pests. The agency reserves the right to inspect and investigate the lessee's equipment and personnel records. The lessee must document the use of the land and submit relevant records by December 15th annually. The vendor must not use any neonicotinoid or dicamba on the property. The vendor must meet, maintain, or affect improvements towards the IDNR ag lease min soil test levels for ag fields. The vendor must not store any items on state property without written permission. Subcontractors are not allowed. The vendor must comply with all applicable laws. The state will not pay for supplies or services rendered prior to the execution of the contract. The vendor must pay its employees prevailing wages when required by law. The vendor must send invoices to the specified address. The contract may not be assigned or transferred without the state's written consent. The vendor and its subcontractors must maintain books and records for a specified period. Time is of the essence. The vendor warrants that the supplies furnished will conform to the standards and specifications. The vendor warrants that all services will be performed to meet the requirements of this contract in an efficient and effective manner by trained and competent personnel.
The bid notice states The lease will begin March 1, 2026, or upon signature of the IDNR director, whichever occurrence is the latter and shall terminate February 28, 2031.
The bid notice states lessee agrees to pay on half of the annual lease payment on or before july 15th and the balance shall be paid by december 15th for each crop or rent year.
The bid notice states vendor warrants that the supplies furnished under this contract will: a conform to the standards, specifications, drawing, samples or descriptions furnished by the state or furnished by the vendor and agreed to by the state, including but not limited to all specifications attached as exhibits hereto b be merchantable, of good quality and workmanship, and free from defects for a period of twelve months or longer if so specified in writing, and fit and sufficient for the intended use c comply with all federal and state laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to the manufacturing, packing, labeling, sale and delivery of the supplies d be of good title and be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances and e not infringe any patent, copyright or other intellectual property rights of any third party.
The bid notice states award will be based amount total sum of all years of the contract.
The bid notice states instructions and requirements to submit a bid response are found in the attachment titled invitation for bid vendor instructions and requirements.
The bid notice states failure to do so shall subject this lease to immediate termination.
The bid notice states a nonmandatory attendance prebid meeting will be held on october 21, 2025, 2025, at 10: 00 am at the stephen a. forbes state park, office at **** omega rd, kinmundy illinois, ****. , or by phone at **** access code: **** 357 ****.
The bid notice states annual value to state is estimated 19, **** **** per acre at **** acres. annual value to vendor is estimated 71, ****.
