27AL2212 Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area Farm Lease RFP

Description: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for a revenue-generating agricultural lease of approximately 89.80 acres at Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Wayne County, covering crop years 2027 through 2031. The solicitation estimates annual value to the State at $4,041 ($45 per acre) for each crop year. Bids are due November 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2026.