City of Minot Requests for Sealed Bids
The City of Minot, North Dakota is requesting sealed bids for structures, to include homes, for sale that were purchased by the City within the footprint of the flood control project.
Structures will be sold as-is with no guarantee or warranty to their condition or soundness. Those designated with “**” have lead-based paint or asbestos hazard information available.
Each bid must include a five (5) percent bid bond in a separate envelope attached to the bid envelope. Acceptable will be cashier checks, bidder bond, or cash. Any outstanding balance must be paid within fifteen (15) days of highest bid award.
Homes, garages, and commercial structures to be moved require a fifteen-thousand dollar ($15,000) performance bond posted with the City within ten (10) days of award of being the highest bidder. Sheds and fences do not require a performance bond.
Land is not included as part of this auction. Structures must be removed and relocated outside the 2011 flood inundation area at winning bidder’s expense. Winning bidder must provide destination address, obtain any necessary moving permits and coordinate removal plan through City of Minot property maintenance within thirty (30) days of bid opening. Debris and/or damage created by structure removal shall be the winning bidder’s responsibility. For safety concerns, structures not removed by November 1, 2025, must remain in-place until after May 1, 2026, and then have 60 days to remove. Manufactured homes shall be removed from City land within 90 days from the bid opening. The City reserves the right to demolish structures left in place beyond the deadline. Demolition of basement/slab is City responsibility.
All structures moved must follow jurisdictional ordinances and zoning codes in place at the permanent location of the structure. Structures remaining in the City of Minot’s jurisdictional boundaries require a certificate of occupancy be issued within six (6) months of bid.
The following is a list of structures available to the highest bidder. Home and commercial-type structures have a minimum bid based on availability and assessed tax value.
Address
Minimum Bid/Assessed Value
1209 6th Ave SW – House
No minimum / $205,000
625 15th St SE #22 - Manufactured Home
No minimum / $17,000
Structures will be open and available to view on September 16, 2025 from 10:00 AM to noon. City staff will not be present at all structures. This will be the only viewing opportunity.
All envelopes must be sealed, and the face of the envelope shall be clearly marked “City Property for Sale” with the address of the structure being bid on. Any bidder may bid on more than one structure, however only one bid may be submitted per envelope and a separate performance bond is required for each structure. All bids must be submitted as follows:
Attn: City Clerk
City of Minot
P.O. Box 5006
Minot, ND 58702
Or hand delivered to:
10 3rd Ave SW
Second Floor
Minot, ND 58701
Bids will be opened on Friday, September 19 at 10:00 AM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall (10 3rd Ave SW, Minot, North Dakota). Any bids received after the deadline will be returned unopened.
The City of Minot reserves, to itself, the right to reject any or all bids.
Questions should be addressed to CDM Smith at 701-837-5813.
The City of Minot promotes fair housing and makes all programs available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap.
(Publish September 3, 10, 16)
