Lacey Keosauqua DNR House for Sale

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for the purchase and removal of a residential property located at 22895 Lacey Trail in Keosauqua, Van Buren County. The procurement involves the sale of a 1,464 square foot single-story ranch house with a full basement and a 298 square foot crawlspace addition within Lacey Keosauqua State Park. Qualified bidders include individuals, firms, partnerships, and corporations who are willing to purchase the structure and fully remove it from the site. The key deliverables require the successful bidder to complete the entire structure's removal by December 1, 2024, obtain necessary permits including a Sovereign Lands Permit, and ensure the site is left debris-free and orderly. Bidders must submit sealed bids by 4:00 p.m. on August 23, with a mandatory $500 certified check bid guarantee, and the bid opening is scheduled for August 26 at 12:00 Noon at the DNR office. Prospective bidders can inspect the property on August 14th and 15th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the contact for this opportunity is Philip Payton, reachable at philip.payton@dnr.iowa.gov or +1 515-361-0743.

The DNR has not specified any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises, effectively allowing open competition for this opportunity. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The bid requires the successful bidder to pay the full bid amount within ten days of notification and assumes full responsibility for site cleanup, waste disposal, and potential site restoration. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bidder will be responsible for all costs associated with purchasing and removing the house, including permit fees, transportation, demolition, and waste management. The DNR reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding process. Interested parties should carefully review the complete bid specifications document to understand all requirements, potential risks, and responsibilities associated with this property purchase and removal contract.