NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids, from qualified bidders, will be received by Purchasing at their office in the Administrative Services Finance Department located on the fifth floor of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue Suite 503, Bellingham, Washington 98225 for the following.
SALE OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY
SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE AT 8134 NORTHWOOD ROAD
UNTIL: 2:30 PM, TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
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, 2026
At which time and place the bids will be opened live/virtual via Zoom and read aloud. All bidders and other interested parties are invited to attend the live opening via Zoom. Late submittals will not be considered. Whatcom County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and to waive any irregularities.
This bid is to sell surplus personal property, a single-family house, located at 8134 Northwood Road, Everson, Washington (Whatcom County Tax Parcel Number 400322 286030 0000), hereinafter called the “House”, excluding the underlying real estate.
Minimum bid $500.00 (Five hundred dollars and no cents)
QUALIFIED BIDDERS:
Bidders for this House must show evidence that they own or control real property located outside of a frequently flooded or geohazard area to where they can legally relocate the House. Acceptance of the evidence will be at the discretion of Whatcom County. Bidders shall submit the evidence within two (2) business days following bid opening. It will be the responsibility of the successful bidder purchasing the House to obtain all applicable, necessary, and proper permits for moving the House off the real property.
The moving company or mover must be a licensed contractor in the State of Washington, bonded and insured.
Potential bidders acknowledge that the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District (FCZD) is selling the House “as is”, with no warranties as to its physical condition or its contents.
Further information is contained in the bid document, which may be downloaded at no charge from the Whatcom County Purchasing website at
https://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/Bids.aspx
; See “Related Documents” at the bottom of the solicitation posting page. If you are unable to download the pdf documents from the website, contact Purchasing at
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(preferred), or phone (360) 778-5330.
VIEWING/INSPECTION:
Viewing and inspection of the House will be done on an appointment basis. See bid posting or solicitation for details.
Whatcom County FCZD affirms it will not discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender identity), marital status, color, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment,
public
education, or public contracting. Whatcom County FCZD encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women owned consultant firms to respond. Persons with disabilities may request this information be prepared and supplied in alternate forms by contacting Purchasing at (360) 778-5330.
Publication Date(s): July 29 and August 5, 2026.
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Note that the legal ad published on 07/29/2026 reflects the bid deadline incorrectly as "Tuesday, August 26, 2026".
