Description
This solicitation seeks a tenant farmer to lease approximately 92.5 acres of agricultural land in the Captain Unit of Pyramid State Park for five consecutive crop years (2027‑2031). The lease is awarded to the highest‑priced responsive bidder; the lessee must provide all farm operations, equipment, seed, fertilizer, insurance, and pay all lease‑hold taxes. The State imposes strict agronomic and environmental requirements (no neonicotinoid soybean seed, no dicamba, invasive‑species control, cover‑crop options, soil‑test reporting, and annual yield data submission). Payments are made on a per‑acre basis with a 90‑day price‑firmness requirement. The contract includes mandatory pre‑bid conference, required vendor disclosures, and a $15 minority‑contractor fee.
• Lease term: March 1 2027 – Feb 28 2032 (5 years).
• Scope: Full‑service farm lease – all labor, machinery, inputs, insurance, and tax compliance.
• Pricing: Per‑acre price (firm) with the State paying the highest‑priced bid; estimated annual vendor value $43,891.25.
• Compliance: Must submit Vendor Disclosure, Insurance Certificate, and adhere to IDNR’s Cropping Plan, soil‑test, and reporting requirements.