Description
This solicitation concerns a five‑year agricultural lease of approximately 92.10 acres at the Captain Unit of Pyramid State Park, Perry County, Illinois. The State is seeking the highest‑priced, responsible bidder to lease the land for farming activities (primarily hay production) and to manage the property in accordance with conservation and wildlife‑habitat guidelines. The lease requires the lessee to pay an annual rent per acre, cover all lease‑hold taxes, maintain required insurance, and submit annual reports on chemical applications, fertilizer use, and crop yields. Prohibited practices (e.g., neonicotinoid‑treated seed, dicamba) and strict invasive‑weed control measures are detailed. The contract may be satisfied with cash pre‑payment or an irrevocable letter of credit and includes numerous reporting and environmental‑review obligations.
• Lease size: 92.10 acres, 2027‑2031 (5 years).
• Payment: “per‑acre” rent (vendor‑submitted price), cash pre‑pay or L/C, plus payment of all lease‑hold taxes.
• Obligations: annual reporting, soil‑test windows, invasive‑species control, no subcontracting, insurance (GL, auto, workers’ comp).
• Award method: Highest priced responsive and responsible bid (open competition).
• Key dates: Pre‑bid conference Oct 13 2026, bid due/opening Oct 28 2026, contract effective Mar 1 2027, expires Feb 28 2032.