Purchase of Structure to be Removed, Pilot Knob State Park, Hancock County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for the purchase and removal of a residential structure located at 2148 340th Street, Forest City, Iowa 50436, situated on state-owned property within Pilot Knob State Park in Hancock County. This procurement requires the successful bidder to purchase the house and complete its removal from Section 4, Township 97 North, Range 23 West of the 5th P.M. The scope of work, specifications, and bidding requirements are detailed in the attached bid form document (26CRDLWBSGWIN-0007 Pilot Knob House Specifications and Agreement Bid Form.pdf). Bids must be submitted no later than close of business on March 19, 2026, with the posting date of February 6, 2026 providing potential bidders with approximately six weeks to prepare and submit their proposals. The Instructions to Bidders attachment contains the full scope of work and evaluation criteria that will guide both bid preparation and selection. Interested parties should review all attached documentation thoroughly to understand the specific requirements, deliverables, and conditions associated with the property acquisition and removal.

The notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status or organizational type. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the procurement announcement. The bid documents do not specify an award value or budget range for this structure purchase and removal project. Prospective bidders should contact the Iowa Department of Natural Resources directly for any clarifications regarding bidder qualifications, evaluation methodology, or project-specific requirements not addressed in the posted materials. All bidders are required to comply with the specifications and agreement terms outlined in the official bid form prior to submission.