Purchase of structure to be removed, Brushy Creek State Park, Webster County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is conducting a solicitation to purchase and remove an existing house located within Brushy Creek State Recreation Area in Webster County, Iowa. Bidders are invited to submit sealed bids by September 18, 2025, with the opening scheduled for September 19, 2025. The contract involves the complete removal of the structure from the designated site at 3175 290th St, Lehigh, Iowa, with the successful bidder responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, including a Sovereign Lands Permit, and ensuring the site is left free of debris and in an orderly condition by a strict deadline of January 1, 2026. The project emphasizes environmental protection, notably prohibiting tree removal or trimming during removal activities, and mandates proper disposal of waste in permitted landfills. Bids must be accompanied by a $500 certified check as a guarantee, and full payment of the bid amount is due within ten days of notification of possession. The contract does not incorporate federal FAR clauses but is governed by specific terms outlined in the solicitation, including indemnification, site condition, and removal deadlines. The Iowa DNR reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid that best serves its interests. Inspection of the structure is encouraged between August 28 and September 1, by appointment. The process is a straightforward sealed bid sale, with award based primarily on bid price and compliance, and the structure must be removed within the specified timeframe, after which ownership reverts to the state if not completed.