What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe State of Indiana is soliciting bids for Farm Lease Services at Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Area LaPorte Units. The lease covers approximately 125 acres. Bids must be submitted by email or fax to Jen Reeves by Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 10 AM EDST. All quoted prices must be valid for thirty calendar days after the response due date. The tenant shall plant and maintain thirty-two acres of sunflowers and other approved seeds by July 15th. The tenant must provide original receipts for seed and spraying chemicals.
Scope of work
- Plant and maintain an average of 125 acres of neonicotinoid-free crops
- Leave 10 acres of standing corn each contract year
- Plant and maintain 32 acres of Clearfield or approved sunflowers annually
- Cultivate sunflowers at least once at the 6-leaf stage
- Spray sunflowers with Beyond herbicide at 4oz/acre
- Spray sunflowers with glyphosate from August 15th to 21st annually
- Plant all other approved seeds by July 15th
- Plant all cover crops within the regional planting window
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Highest cash bid amount | Not specified |
| Review of performance and compliance with terms of any past leases with IDNR | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Not required to be registered with Procurement Division to respond
- Must complete registration within 5 days if recommended for award
- Must enroll and verify newly hired employees through E-Verify
- Must register with the Indiana Secretary of State if required
Documents to include with your response
- Completed bid package
- Exhibit D Farm Land Bid (State Form 52753)
- Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Money Order for 25% of four-year rent
- Non-Collusion Statement and Certification
- Signature Page
- Drug-Free Workplace Certification (if over $25,000)
- Claiming Purchasing Preferences questions and supporting documentation
- IVOSB Subcontractor Commitment Form and Letter of Commitment (if applicable)
How to submit
- Method
- Email or fax
- Instructions
- Submit completed bid package to the Requestor (Attn: Jen Reeves). Not eligible for electronic bid through the Supplier Portal. If the response is greater than $75,000, a manual signature is required and fax is not acceptable.