BY ORDER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Natalie Phelps Finnie, Director DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE OF REALTY & CAPITAL PLANNING DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE SERVICES & CONSULTATION NOTICE OF SEALED BIDS FOR FARM LEASING Sealed bids for farm leasing will be accepted by the Department of Natural Resources for one agriculture lease, consisting of approximately 80 acres of agricultural farm ground. The acreage is located near the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Madison and St. Clair Counties. Bid forms and related information will be discussed at a Non-Mandatory Vendor Conference to be conducted by the Department of Natural Resources on October 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. via Webex. Perspective tenants can phone into the non-mandatory conference by calling (415)-655-0002 or (312) 535-8110, meeting number (access code) 2867 277 9356. Currently, all bidders must register with Bid-Buy to be eligible to enter a contract with the State. To register, please go to the following link: https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/. Prospective bidders will need to download and print the necessary forms from the Bid-Buy Website prior to the vendor conference. Those wanting to attend in person, please plan to arrive early at the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site Office located at 30 Ramey Street, Collinsville, Il 62234. Please contact Melanie Dodd at (217) 524-1308, Melanie.N.Dodd@illinois.gov for assistance in registering with Bid-Buy online. Bids and supporting documents are due on November 26, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. to: Department of Natural Resources, Attn: Melanie Dodd, Fiscal/Procurement, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield IL 62702, or by submitting all required documents in Bid-Buy under bid number B-49113 Bids will be opened on November 26, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. via Webex or by Phone at (312) 535-8110, Meeting Number (Access Code) 2631 196 6620 The farm lease shall be awarded to the responsive, responsible, qualified bidder with the highest price. In accordance with state and federal law, the State of Illinois does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or any other protected category in employment, contracts or any other activity. The Department of Natural Resources reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. For more information visit https://dnr.illinois.gov/clm.html IPL0282759 Oct 19 2025