Purchase of Structure to be Removed, Elk Rock State Park, Marion County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for the purchase and removal of a 1,104 square foot house with a full basement and a detached 24’x24’ two-stall garage located at 811 145th Ave, Knoxville, IA 50138, within Elk Rock State Park in Marion County. Bids must be submitted by close of business on June 11, 2026, using the official state bid form and accompanied by a non-refundable $500 certified check as a bid guarantee. The successful bidder is responsible for completely removing all structures, debris, and waste by December 1, 2026, ensuring the site is left clean and free of debris, with all solid waste disposed of at a permitted landfill. The bidder must obtain a Sovereign Lands Permit and secure prior approval from the Iowa DNR for any tree removal or trimming. Optional items, including the attached porch and LP tank, may be taken or left at the bidder’s discretion. Risk of loss transfers to the bidder upon bid acceptance, and the bidder must indemnify the state against all liability arising from the removal activities. The structure will be removed in accordance with state environmental and safety regulations, and the successful bidder must pay the full bid amount via certified check to the designated DNR office within ten days of notification of award. Inspection of the site is mandatory and must be scheduled during the week of May 18–22, 2026. Bids are evaluated based solely on the Iowa DNR’s determination of which offer best serves the state’s interests, with no formal evaluation criteria listed. No federal contracting requirements, such as FAR clauses, UEI or CAGE codes, or socioeconomic certifications, are applicable. All proposals must be submitted in hard copy to the designated office in Des Moines, with no electronic submissions accepted.