10/22/2026
NORWOOD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
NOTICE OF SEALED BID AUCTION FOR SURPLUS VEHICLES
1. Overview and Purpose
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Norwood Fire Protection District (the "District"), located in San Miguel County, Colorado, pursuant to applicable provisions of Title 32 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.), has authorized the sale of surplus District vehicles through a formal sealed bid auction process. The District has determined that the designated vehicles are surplus to the operational needs of the District and that disposal via sealed competitive bidding serves the best financial and administrative interests of the District and the public it serves.
2. Surplus Vehicles for Auction
The following District vehicles are included in this sealed bid auction:
2005 Kenworth/Pierce Fire Engine
2018 Toyota 4Runner (Vehicle 1)
2018 Toyota 4Runner (Vehicle 2)
1993 AM General HMMWV
2011 F350 Ford Utility Truck
3. Inspection and Vehicle Information
Surplus vehicles may be inspected by prospective bidders by appointment only at the Norwood Fire Protection District Station, located at 1605 Summit Street, Norwood, CO 81423. All vehicles are sold on an "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" basis, with all faults and without any express or implied warranties, guarantees, or representations of any kind by the District, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
4. Bid Submission Guidelines
Sealed Envelopes: All bids must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope for each vehicle clearly marked on the exterior with the words: "SEALED BID - SURPLUS VEHICLE AUCTION" alongside the specific vehicle description.
Delivery Address: Bids must be hand-delivered or mailed to the Norwood Fire Protection District administrative offices at:
Norwood Fire Protection District
1605 Summit Street
PO Box 411
Norwood, CO 81423
Deadline: Bids must be received by the District no later than November 18, 2026, prior to the commencement of the regular Board of Directors meeting. Late bids or electronic submissions (email/fax) will not be accepted.
5. Bid Requirements and Financial Terms
Bid Form: Bids must state the specific monetary offer in U.S. Dollars and include the bidder's full legal name, telephone number, physical address, and signature.
Minimum Bid: The District reserves the right to establish a reserve or minimum acceptable bid for each vehicle.
6. Bid Opening and Award of Contract
Sealed bids will be publicly opened, read aloud, and reviewed by the Board of Directors during open session at the regular board meeting scheduled for November 18, 2026. The Board of Directors reserves the absolute right to:
Reject any and all bids;
Waive any informalities, irregularities, or technical defects in any bid; and
Accept the bid that is deemed in the sole discretion of the Board to be in the best interest of the Norwood Fire Protection District.
7. Payment and Vehicle Removal
The successful bidder shall remit the remaining balance of the purchase price via cashier's check or certified funds within five (5) business days following formal award by the Board. Failure to pay the balance in full within the designated timeframe shall result in the forfeiture of the awarded vehicle. The winning bidder is solely responsible for the prompt removal and transport of the vehicle from District property at their own expense within ten (10) business days of full payment.
