Cash Farm Lease for Tillable Farmland

The Village of Minooka is seeking sealed bids to lease approximately 167 acres of tillable farmland in Grundy County, Illinois for one year of grain farming.

Village of Minooka > Public Works Department


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Oct 15, 2026 09:00 PM
1 year
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+18154672151
608 Twin Rail Drive, Minooka, IL, USA
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Director of Public Works, Village of Minooka Public Works Department, 608 Twin Rail Drive, Minooka, Illinois 60447
Description

The Village of Minooka is soliciting sealed bids for the cash rental of four parcels totaling approximately 167 acres of tillable farmland in Grundy County, Illinois. Bidders may bid on individual parcels or any combination of parcels. The land must be operated as a grain farm, and the lease term is one year covering the 2026–2027 farming period. The successful bidder will be responsible for farming inputs and operations, including seed, fertilizers, pesticides, planting, harvesting, soil conservation, and maintaining required soil fertility. Livestock, unauthorized structures, public use, hunting, fishing, and assignment or subletting without written consent are prohibited. Bids must be submitted on the Village's furnished bid form and include a farming-ability resume and at least two farming references. The successful bidder must provide a certificate of insurance naming the Village as an additional insured, with general liability limits of $1,000,000 aggregate and $2,000,000 per occurrence. The award will consider price, reputation and performance capabilities, and stability.

Classification Codes
NAICS111150Corn Farming
PSCX172Lease/Rental of Food or Grain Storage Buildings
Smart Codes
farmland leasinggrain farmingcrop farm operations
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 15, 2026 09:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline and Public Bid Opening (optional)
Bids will be publicly opened in the Board Room at the Village Hall and read aloud.
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • General Liability — $2,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 2 references
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