27AL2034 Pere Marquette State Park Farm Lease

DNR - Natural Resources

Published: Sep 18, 2026

Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Source: illinois_bidbuy

About This Opportunity

This is a concession contract in the agriculture and food security, rural development and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Biodiversity. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before October 21, 2026.

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

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is issuing this tender for a farm lease at Pere Marquette State Park in the United States. This procurement seeks proposals from experienced agricultural operators for the lease and management of farmland located within the park's boundaries. The objective is to ensure the land is utilized for agricultural purposes in a manner that is consistent with the park's conservation goals and natural resource management strategies. Prospective bidders will be expected to outline their proposed farming operations, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, environmental protection, and compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations. Key requirements typically include a proven track record in farming, financial capacity, a detailed operational plan, and a willingness to adhere to specific land use covenants. The lease agreement will detail terms of use, crop restrictions, maintenance responsibilities, and reporting requirements. This opportunity is being managed through the illinois_bidbuy system, and interested parties are encouraged to thoroughly review the official tender documents for comprehensive information on the lease terms, site specifics, and the bidding process.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Illinois BidBuy and was originally published on September 18, 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 164 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 18 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Governance & Public Administration, and Security, Defense & Justice. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Illinois BidBuy. Most recent publication: September 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 21, 2026. You have 33 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to 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.

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.