27AL2337 Pyramid State Park - Captain Unit Farm Lease

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is leasing approximately 496.76 acres of agricultural land in Pyramid State Park’s Captain Unit for five consecutive crop years (2027‑2031). The lease is awarded to the highest‑priced, responsive and responsible bidder and requires the lessee to manage the land, follow detailed agronomic practices, provide all labor, equipment, insurance, and submit annual reports, soil‑test data, and tax receipts. The contract is a firm‑price lease with no bid bond required, and the lessee may satisfy part of the rent with in‑kind services approved by IDNR. • Lease acreage: 496.76 acres (2027, 2028, 2030) and 466.00 acres (2029, 2031) – total ~2,322 acres over five years. • Annual rent estimate: ~ $68,165 for 496.76‑acre years and $63,945 for 466‑acre years (per‑acre rate $137.22). • Required deliverables: annual crop production, cover‑crop planting, soil‑testing, chemical application reports, insurance certificates, lease‑hold tax receipts, and compliance with invasive‑weed and pesticide restrictions. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference (non‑mandatory attendance) on Oct 13, 2026; bid submission deadline Nov 4, 2026 2 PM.