Tenders/27AL2032 Shabbona Lake State Park Farm Lease

27AL2032 Shabbona Lake State Park Farm Lease

DNR - Natural Resources

Published: Oct 1, 2026

Updated: Oct 1, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a concession contract in the agriculture and food security, environment and climate and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Biodiversity and Insurance. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Illinois BidBuy, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for concession in the agriculture and food security sector. Concession contracts involve the operation or management of public assets or services, typically requiring significant financial capacity and operational expertise. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This tender, identified by Bid Solicitation #27-422DNR-REALT-B-54120, is for a "Farm Lease" at "Shabbona Lake State Park." The contracting organization is the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in the United States. The "REALT" in the solicitation number likely signifies Real Estate or leasing activities. This procurement seeks to lease out a portion of state park land for agricultural use. The duration and specific terms of the lease are usually detailed in the full solicitation documents. Typical requirements for a state park farm lease include the qualifications of the prospective lessee (e.g., experience in farming, financial stability), the intended agricultural practices (which may be restricted to promote conservation or park aesthetics), lease duration, rental payment terms (often a fixed fee or percentage of crop yield), and insurance requirements. The DNR aims to generate revenue from underutilized park land while ensuring that agricultural activities are conducted in a manner that is compatible with the park's natural resources and recreational purposes. Interested parties would need to submit proposals outlining their farming plans and financial capabilities.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Illinois BidBuy and was originally published on October 1, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About DNR - Natural Resources

DNR - Natural Resources has issued 195 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 43 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security, Governance & Public Administration, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Illinois BidBuy. Most recent publication: October 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Illinois BidBuy to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by DNR - Natural Resources in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Concession contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.