IVHQ - Farm Lease Yr - 5 Years

The State of Illinois is seeking a vendor to lease 34.11 tillable acres of land located behind the Sunset Cemetery at 1707 North 12th Street, Quincy, IL for a period of 5 years. The lessee will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance to perform a farming operation. The lessee must also comply with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs rules and regulations. The lease payment will be due in two installments, with the first payment due on or before July 15th and the second payment due on or before December 15th of each year. • The lessee must provide proof of liability insurance and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. • The lessee must not disturb any natural habitat, aquatic life, or wildlife on the premises without prior written permission from the Facility. • The lessee must not enter into any construction or remodeling projects on the premises without prior written permission from the Facility. • The lessee must comply with all USDA Farm Bill programs and obtain approval from the Facility before participating in any such programs. • The lessee must not store any items on state property, including equipment, seed, fertilizer, harvested crops, chemicals, etc.