Bid Solicitation: 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54015

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Header Information

Bid Number:

27-422DNR-REALT-B-54015

Description:

27AL2245 Jim Edgar Panther Creek S.F.W.A. Farm Lease

Bid Opening Date:

11/04/2026 02:00:00 PM

Purchaser:

Melanie Dodd

Organization:

DNR - Natural Resources

Department:

REALTYCAPPLAN422 - Office of Realty and Capital Planning

Location:

AE001 - Real Estate Services and Consultation Division

Fiscal Year:

Type Code:

10 - Invitation for Bid (IFB)

Allow Electronic Quote:

Yes

Alternate Id:

Required Date:

Available Date :

09/18/2026 09:18:22 AM

Info Contact:

Contact Melanie Dodd - melanie.n.dodd@illinois.gov at (217) 524-1308

Bid Type:

OPEN

Informal Bid Flag:

Purchase Method:

Open Market

Pre Bid Conference:

A Non-Mandatory Attendance Pre-Bid Meeting will be held October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA site office located at 10149 County Highway 11, Chandlerville, IL, 62627 OR by phone at (312)535-8110 Access code: 2868 548 5364.

Bulletin Desc:

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for agricultural farming services on State owned property located within Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area. See attached Invitation for Bid (IFB) for detailed locations and acreage information.

Ship-to Address:

DNR-Office of Realty and Capital Planning
Fiscal Officer
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702
US
Email: noreply@illinois.gov
Phone: (217) 782-3050

Bill-to Address:

DNR-Office of Realty and Capital Planning
Fiscal Officer
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702
US
Email: noreply@illinois.gov
Phone: (217) 782-3050

Print Format:

Bid Print New

File Attachments:

27AL2245 JEPC Vendor Instructions and Requirements.pdf
27AL2245 JEPC SFWA IFB Contract.pdf
27AL2245 JEPC Attachments A thru J.pdf
Jim Edgar Panther Creek Pre-Bid Conference Information~3.pdf
Vendor Disclosures Forms A~4.pdf
IPG Active Vendor Disclosures Formerly Forms B~4.pdf
IL State Board of Elections Registration Manual~96.pdf
Sample Certificate of Liability Insurance~51.pdf
Offer to the State of Illinois~18.pdf
Cass County Leasehold Tax Summary 2245 JEPC SFWA.pdf
il_dnr_jim-edgar_2245.xlsx

Form Attachments:

Required Quote Attachments

Desired Attachment Name	Description

SPO Name:

Megan Dalton

Is this a Small Business Set Aside Procurement?:

Is there a BEP/VBP Participation Goal? :

Link to Original Contract :

Item Information

Item # 1: ( 944 - 00 )

Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 658.10 acres in 2027 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes. Lease 2245 is located in Cass County, Township 18 North, Ranges 8 & 9 West, Sections 13, 14, 15, 16, 9, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 18, 19, 3rd P.M. *Crop Year 2027: Annual value to State is estimated $179,003.20 ($272.00 per acre at 658.10 acres). Annual Value to vendor is estimated $504,048.99. Unit Cost is total value per acre.

NIGP Code:

944-00
FARMING AND RANCHING SERVICES, ANIMAL AND CROP

Qty

Unit Cost

UOM

Total Discount Amt.

Total Cost

658.1

ACR - Acre

Manufacturer:

Brand:

Model:

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Packaging:

Additional NIGP Code: 944-34, 944-45, 944-76

Item # 2: ( 944 - 00 )

Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 642.50 acres in 2028 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes. Lease 2245 is located in Cass County, Township 18 North, Ranges 8 & 9 West, Sections 13, 14, 15, 16, 9, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 18, 19, 3rd P.M. *Crop Year 2028: Annual value to State is estimated $174,760.00 ($272.00 per acre at 642.50 acres). Annual Value to vendor is estimated $507,229.76. Unit Cost is total value per acre.

NIGP Code:

944-00
FARMING AND RANCHING SERVICES, ANIMAL AND CROP

Qty

Unit Cost

UOM

Total Discount Amt.

Total Cost

642.5

ACR - Acre

Manufacturer:

Brand:

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Additional NIGP Code: 944-34, 944-45, 944-76

Item # 3: ( 944 - 00 )

Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 637.50 acres in 2029 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes. Lease 2245 is located in Cass County, Township 18 North, Ranges 8 & 9 West, Sections 13, 14, 15, 16, 9, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 18, 19, 3rd P.M. *Crop Year 2029: Annual value to State is estimated $173,400.00 ($272.00 per acre at 637.50 acres). Annual Value to vendor is estimated $475,901.94. Unit Cost is total value per acre.

NIGP Code:

944-00
FARMING AND RANCHING SERVICES, ANIMAL AND CROP

Qty

Unit Cost

UOM

Total Discount Amt.

Total Cost

637.5

ACR - Acre

Manufacturer:

Brand:

Model:

Make:

Packaging:

Additional NIGP Code: 944-34, 944-45, 944-76

Item # 4: ( 944 - 00 )

Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 653.10 acres in 2030 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes. Lease 2245 is located in Cass County, Township 18 North, Ranges 8 & 9 West, Sections 13, 14, 15, 16, 9, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 18, 19, 3rd P.M. *Crop Year 2030: Annual value to State is estimated $177,643.20 ($272.00 per acre at 653.10 acres). Annual Value to vendor is estimated $504,048.99. Unit Cost is total value per acre.

NIGP Code:

944-00
FARMING AND RANCHING SERVICES, ANIMAL AND CROP

Qty

Unit Cost

UOM

Total Discount Amt.

Total Cost

653.1

ACR - Acre

Manufacturer:

Brand:

Model:

Make:

Packaging:

Additional NIGP Code: 944-34, 944-45, 944-76

Item # 5: ( 944 - 00 )

Revenue generating farm lease of approximately 658.10 acres in 2031 of land at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area for agricultural purposes. Lease 2245 is located in Cass County, Township 18 North, Ranges 8 & 9 West, Sections 13, 14, 15, 16, 9, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 18, 19, 3rd P.M. *Crop Year 2031: Annual value to State is estimated $179,003.20 ($272.00 per acre at 658.10 acres). Annual Value to vendor is estimated $504,048.99. Unit Cost is total value per acre.

NIGP Code:

944-00
FARMING AND RANCHING SERVICES, ANIMAL AND CROP

Qty

Unit Cost

UOM

Total Discount Amt.

Total Cost

658.1

ACR - Acre

Manufacturer:

Brand:

Model:

Make:

Packaging:

Additional NIGP Code: 944-34, 944-45, 944-76