Tenders/27AL2377 Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area Farm Lease

27AL2377 Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area Farm Lease

DNR - Natural Resources

Published: Sep 23, 2026

Updated: Sep 23, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a concession contract in the agriculture and food security sector, with a focus on Crop Production and Fisheries. 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

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for a Farm Lease at Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, identified by Bid Solicitation # 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54122. This procurement relates to the leasing of agricultural land located within a state fish and wildlife area. The DNR seeks to engage qualified lessees to farm the designated land, ensuring productive use while adhering to conservation objectives. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive proposals that outline their planned agricultural activities, including crop selection, farming techniques, soil conservation measures, and their commitment to maintaining or enhancing the ecological integrity of the Rice Lake area. Key factors for evaluation will likely include the proposed lease payment or revenue share, the bidder's relevant experience in farming and land management, their understanding of wildlife habitat considerations, and their overall plan for responsible stewardship of the leased property. The contracting authority is the Illinois DNR, and the lease agreement will cover the specified parcel in the United States. This tender falls under real estate and agricultural land management.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Illinois BidBuy and was originally published on September 23, 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 187 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 37 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: September 23, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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?

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