Viking Lake DNR House for Sale

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for the purchase and removal of a house located within the Viking Lake State Park. The house is situated at 2910 Aldersgate Dr in Villisca, Iowa. Interested parties must submit bids by September 27, 2024, and bids will be opened and read aloud on October 10, 2024. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 27th from 4:00-6:00 PM. The successful bidder must remove the structure no later than January 1, 2024 and will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, including a Sovereign Lands Permit. The bidder must submit a $500 certified check bid guarantee, and the full bid amount must be paid to the Department within 10 days of notification of the possession date. The bid form outlines the terms and conditions, including that the risk of loss transfers to the successful bidder after notification of bid acceptance, and that the bidder must indemnify the state from any damages or injuries resulting from the removal work. All solid waste generated must be deposited in a permitted sanitary landfill. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the bid that best serves the interests of the state of Iowa.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no information provided on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The solicitation does not provide any details on possible award values or budget ranges.