CITY OF VAN METER, IOWA
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Sale and Redevelopment of Real Property
The City of Van Meter is accepting sealed proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of City-owned real property located at 415 Grant Street, Van Meter, Iowa 50261.
The property consists of approximately 0.17 acres (7,355 square feet) and includes an existing two-story commercial/residential building served by municipal water, sanitary sewer, and electric utilities.
The City seeks proposals that will return the property to productive use, enhance the tax base, comply with applicable City codes, and provide a community benefit. The minimum acceptable purchase price is $55,000.00.
Interested parties may obtain the complete Request for Proposals (RFP), including property information, proposal requirements, inspection reports, and submission instructions, from Van Meter City Hall, 311 Mill Street, Van Meter, Iowa 50261, by contacting City Administrator Travis Cooke at (515) 996-2644 or by email at tcooke@vanmeteria.gov.
Sealed proposals must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on August 24, 2026.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, request additional information from proposers, and negotiate the terms and conditions of any proposed sale in the best interest of the City.
By order of the City Council of the City of Van Meter, Iowa.
July 14 2026
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