26AL2575 Dickson Mounds State Museum Farm Lease

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a vendor to lease approximately 26.67 acres of land at Dickson Mounds State Museum for agricultural purposes. The lease will be for a period of 5 years, from 2026 to 2030. The IDNR is looking for a vendor who can provide all necessary labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance to operate a farming operation in accordance with the requirements and within the time limits prescribed. The vendor will be required to follow ecologically sound agricultural practices to improve soil health, minimize soil erosion, improve water quality, and reduce chemical impacts to benefit wildlife populations and their habitats. • The lease is for approximately 26.67 acres of land at Dickson Mounds State Museum. • The lease period is from 2026 to 2030. • The vendor must provide all necessary labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment, and insurance. • The vendor must follow ecologically sound agricultural practices. • The estimated annual value to the State is $2,133.60, and the estimated annual value to the vendor is $23,121.29.