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OpenSolicitation 26-31-015215

Row Crop Farming Revenue-Generating Services for 2027 Through 2032

Buyer
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Place of performance
59 W Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194 (southeast portion of Cook County, approximately 8.5 acres)
Submission deadline
Nov 30, 2026

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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The Forest Preserve District of Cook County seeks proposals for revenue-generating row crop farming services for a period of up to six years, covering 2027 through 2032. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid, and the designated delivery point is in Schaumburg, Illinois. Interested vendors must submit all inquiries by 5:00 p.m. on November 23, 2026, to buyer Xavier Torres. Proposals are due electronically via email or online by 10:00 a.m. CST on November 30, 2026. The selected vendor must maintain required insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation and Commercial General Liability policies, through insurers licensed or approved by the Illinois Department of Insurance. The buyer reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or award by item or class.

Scope of work

  • Perform row crop farming and/or hay cutting on approximately 8.5 acres.
  • Seed approved row crops: wheat, oats, soybeans, and/or corn.
  • Develop and file a conservation plan with Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District and NRCS if required.
  • Provide and maintain all tractors and farming equipment.
  • Ensure all equipment is clean and free of mud, seed, and plant material before arriving.
  • Remove all equipment, debris, and temporary structures upon completion of operations.
  • Protect existing trees, utilities, and site improvements from damage.
  • Address any public complaints promptly and report them.

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Competitive pricingNot specified

Minimum qualifications

  • Complete a mandatory pre-bid field inspection prior to submitting a proposal.
  • Not delinquent in payment of any tax or fee levied by the District or Cook County.
  • No disqualifying convictions such as price-fixing, bribery, bid-rigging, fraud, or wage theft.
  • In full compliance with any child support order.

Documents to include with your response

  • Quotation Form and Proposal
  • Addenda Acknowledgement Form
  • Mandatory Pre-Bid Field Inspection Form
  • Certificate of Qualification (notarized)
  • Verification of Payment of Taxes and Fees (notarized)
  • Certificate of Qualification as a Local Business (notarized)
  • Child Support Enforcement Ordinance Declaration
  • Disclosure of Ownership Interest Statement (notarized)
  • Disclosure of Lobbyist Contacts (notarized)
  • Familial Relationship Disclosure Certification (notarized)

How to submit

Method
Electronic via the Forest Preserves online submission portal
Instructions
Submit electronically at https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/online-solicitation-proposal-submission-forest-preserves. Paper proposals will not be accepted. Partial submissions cannot be saved.
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