Purchase of structure to be removed, Big Creek State Park, Polk County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and complete removal of a house located within Big Creek State Park at 9000 Bridlewood Drive, Polk City, Iowa. The project requires bidders to submit a firm, lump-sum bid amount accompanied by a $500 certified check as a bid guarantee by September 25, 2025, with bids publicly opened on September 26, 2025. The successful contractor will be responsible for all aspects of removal, including obtaining necessary permits such as a Sovereign Lands Permit, and must complete the removal by February 1, 2026. The site must be left clean, debris-free, and in an orderly condition, with no tree removal or trimming permitted, and all debris disposed of at a permitted sanitary landfill. The contract emphasizes the transfer of risk to the bidder after bid acceptance, with full payment due within ten days of notification. Ownership reverts to the state if removal is not completed by the deadline. The contract is governed by specific terms outlined in the solicitation, including responsibilities for site inspection, permit acquisition, indemnification, and site cleanup, but does not incorporate federal FAR clauses or standard federal contract forms. Bids must be submitted in hard copy to the specified address, with all required business information and signatures, and are evaluated primarily on bid price and compliance with submission requirements. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the offer that best serves its interests. The contract’s scope and conditions are detailed in the main specifications and supporting documents, including a location map, but no separate technical specifications or additional exhibits are attached. Overall, the project involves a straightforward removal operation with strict deadlines, environmental compliance, and site restoration responsibilities assigned to the contractor.