Purchase of Structure to be Removed, Lake Anita, Cass County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and removal of a residential structure located at 55111 750th Street, Anita, Iowa 50020, within Lake Anita State Park in Cass County. This procurement seeks qualified individuals, firms, partnerships, or corporations capable of complete demolition and removal of the house and associated structures, with all debris properly disposed of in a permitted sanitary landfill and the site left in an orderly condition. The successful bidder must complete all removal operations by December 1, 2026, and assumes all risk of loss to the structure following bid acceptance. Critical deliverables include removal of asbestos-containing materials prior to demolition, as identified in an April 30, 2024 survey that documented asbestos in linoleum, floor tile, tar, sealer, caulk, insulation, fiberboard, paper, and spray-applied finishes. Required qualifications include the bidder's responsibility to obtain all necessary permits, including a Sovereign Lands Permit, and to indemnify the State of Iowa from any injury or damage arising from removal operations. The bidder may elect to remove or retain an attached porch and 500-gallon propane tank. Prospective bidders may schedule property inspections during the week of May 18-22, 2026, by contacting Joshua Peach at joshua.peach@dnr.iowa.gov or 712-762-3564. Sealed bids marked "26CRDLWBSGWIN-0009 Lake Anita Structure Bid" must be received at the Iowa DNR office, 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines, Iowa 50321, no later than close of business on June 11, 2026, with bids to be opened and publicly read on June 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors. Each bid submission must be accompanied by a certified check for $500 payable to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources as a bid guarantee, which will be returned to unsuccessful bidders; the successful bidder must remit the full bid amount within ten days after notification of the possession date, with forfeiture of the bid guarantee serving as penalty for non-compliance. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documentation. The successful bidder must obtain prior approval from DNR staff before undertaking any tree removal or trimming on the property. All asbestos abatement and demolition activities must comply with applicable environmental and safety regulations.