City of Independence - Structural Relocation of City-Owned Residence - 306 2nd St. SE
City of IndependenceCity · Independence, IA- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
The 30-second brief
The City of Independence is requesting competitive proposals for the purchase and relocation of the City-owned residential structure located at 306 2nd St. SE, Independence, Iowa. The successful bidder will acquire the residential structure by bill of sale and assume all responsibility, risk, and expense associated with its separation, preparation, relocation, and placement. The garage located on the property is excluded and will remain City property. Proposals must be received by October 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Requirements include a relocation and site-protection plan, proof of funds, structural mover information, destination site details, commercial general liability insurance, and a performance bond or cash security deposit of $2,500.
Feasibility and completeness of proposed relocation plan and schedule, experience and qualifications of structural mover, legal and physical readiness of destination site, demonstrated financial capacity, adequacy of proposed protections, amount and form of proposed consideration
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Summary
The City of Independence is requesting competitive proposals for the purchase and relocation of the City-owned residential structure located at 306 2nd St.
SE, Independence, Iowa. The successful bidder will acquire the residential structure by bill of sale and assume all responsibility, risk, and expense associated with its separation, preparation, relocation, and placement. The garage located on the property is excluded and will remain City property. Proposals must be received by October 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Requirements include a relocation and site-protection plan, proof of funds, structural mover information, destination site details, commercial general liability insurance, and a performance bond or cash security deposit of $2,500.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Feasibility and completeness of proposed relocation plan and schedule
- Experience and qualifications of structural mover
- Legal and physical readiness of destination site
- Demonstrated financial capacity
- Adequacy of proposed protections
- Amount and form of proposed consideration
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Certificates of insurance
- Performance bond or cash security deposit of $2
- 500
- Relocation and site-protection plan
- Mover information
- Proof of funds/financing
- Financial capacity documentation
- Three references
- Litigation disclosure
- Submit to
- City of Independence, City Clerk's Department, City Hall, 331 1st Street East, Independence, IA 50644
- Scope location
- Independence, Iowa
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Independence?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Independence, City Clerk's Department, City Hall, 331 1st Street East, Independence, IA 50644.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Independence in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Feasibility and completeness of proposed relocation plan and schedule, experience and qualifications of structural mover, legal and physical readiness of destination site, demonstrated financial capac..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Independence?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 30, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: certificates of insurance, performance bond or cash security deposit of $2,500, relocation and site-protection plan, mover information, proof of funds/financing, financial capacity documentation, thre. Review the full document from City of Independence for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Independence, Iowa. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.