Purchase of Structure to be Removed, Pikes Peak State Park, Clayton County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources seeks sealed bids for the purchase and removal of a residential structure located at Pikes Peak State Park, 15316 Great River Road, McGregor, Clayton County, Iowa, with bids due August 11, 2026 and opening scheduled August 12 at 1:00 p.m. at the DNR office in Des Moines.

The scope requires complete removal of the house and disposal of all solid waste to a permitted sanitary landfill. The successful bidder must obtain all necessary permits, including a Sovereign Lands Permit, and complete removal by February 28, 2027. The bidder bears responsibility for indemnifying and holding the state harmless from injury or damage arising from removal operations. Tree removal or trimming requires DNR staff approval. The bidder has the option to take or leave an attached porch and 500-gallon propane tank.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check for $500 as a bid guarantee; unsuccessful bidders' checks will be returned. The successful bidder must remit the full bid amount within ten days of notification of the possession date. Risk of loss transfers to the successful bidder upon acceptance notification.

Site inspections are available by appointment during the weeks of July 8–10 and July 15–17, coordinated through Andy Roach at andrew.roach@dnr.iowa.gov or 563-873-2341. Questions are due before bid opening. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informality in bid submissions.