This is a notice of intent to award a contract as a sole source to Dan Trost for Farm lease 27AL2316 at Frank Holten State Park. See attachment for details. The hearing will be canceled unless an interested party submits written comments or makes a written request for public hearing by Friday, October 16th, 2026, at 4 p.m. to the Info Contact above
The lessee shall provide all necessary labor, machinery, tools, seed, fertilizer, equipment and insurance to do all of the work necessary for a farming operation in accordance with the requirements and within the time limits prescribed in the lease. Agricultural management leases under this program shall promote ecologically sound agricultural practices to improve soil health, minimize soil erosion, improve water quality, and reduce chemical impacts to benefit wildlife populations and their habitats.
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Most Illinois work asks for the two below, and the solicitation documents are where it’s stated. One prequalification covers both — on this bid and the next.
A surety’s written statement that it expects to bond you up to a stated amount, subject to final underwriting. It’s what an agency asks to see before they take your bid seriously.
Source: BidBuy (Illinois) (bid 27-422DNR-REALT-B-53160), retrieved via the Illinois BidBuy open-bids board. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.