Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State AgencyIL
Posted
Sep 17, 2026
Oct 21, 2026
27AL2025 Big Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area Farm Lease RFP
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bid for a revenue-generating agricultural farm lease at Big Bend State Fish & Wildlife Area; this is a procurement solicitation, not a grant program. The lease covers approximately 230.70 to 257.40 acres annually from crop years 2027 through 2031 in Whiteside County, Illinois. Bids are evaluated on the highest overall price, with the bid opening scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
