STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES STATE LANDS DIVISION INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF STATE LAND LOCATED IN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA

STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES STATE LANDS DIVISION INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF STATE LAND LOCATED IN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA LOCATION OF PROPERTY SUBJECT OF THIS NOTICE: The "Sharpes Lake Road Property," more specifically described as follows: A parcel of land located in a portion of the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 19, Township 20 South, Range 9 West and all of the Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 24, Township 20 South, Range 10 West, that lies North and West of Lake Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, containing 20.96 acres more or less. MINIMUM BID AMOUNT: $420,000 BID DEPOSIT: EACH bid submitted must be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check in the amount of $42,000 as bid deposit made payable to the State Lands Division which will be forfeited if the bid is accepted and the bidder does not complete the transaction within thirty (30) days of award. Any bid submitted without such check will not be considered. Unsuccessful bidders' deposits will be returned promptly following the bid opening. The successful bidder's deposit will be applied to the purchase price. The successful bidder shall reimburse the Alabama Department of Mental Health for the cost of the appraisal, $3,200, the cost of the survey, $16,300, and the advertisement fees incurred for this notice. DATE, TIME & LOCATION BID OPENING: Sealed bids will be received by Director of the State Lands Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources until THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026, 4:00 P.M. Each bid must be submitted in a separate envelope clearly marked on the outside "SEALED BID FOR SHARPES LAKE ROAD PROPERTY – DO NOT OPEN" and delivered to: State Lands Division, 464 Folsom Adminis­tra­tive Building, 64 North Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130-1901. All bids received by this deadline will be publicly opened and read on the following day, FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026, 10:00 A.M. in the office of the State Lands Division. If ADA accommodations are needed, contact Bailey Forks at (334) 242-3484. Requests should be made at least 7 days prior to opening. PRIOR TO BID SUBMISSION: Interested parties must review the COMPLETE INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF STATE LAND at https://www.outdooralabama.com/public-notices/land-sales-and-leasing-act which details property location and specific requirements related to this Invitation including, but not limited to, submission of bids and payment of costs. Requests for copies of the Invitation should be directed to the State Lands Division (334) 242-3484. Potential bidders seeking to access the property for the purposes of inspection may contact Bryan Penn with the Alabama Department of Mental Health at (334) 353-7283. It is the sole responsibility of potential bidders to seek information regarding access sufficiently in advance of the bid opening. NO BID SHALL BE RECEIVED FOR ANY REASON ANY TIME AFTER THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. IT SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO ENSURE ACTUAL RECEIPT OF THE BID BY THE STATE LANDS DIVISION PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS. Patricia Powell McCurdy State Lands Director DATE: 04-07-2026 Publication Dates LTUS0496178