Invitation to Bid on Surplus Property
The Village of Indianola is accepting sealed bids for the sale of surplus property that is no longer necessary for municipal operations. Items are being sold as-is, with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied.
Correction Notice:
A double-seat firetruck spring rider was mistakenly included in an earlier version of this notice. That item is not available for bid and has been removed from the surplus list.
Surplus Items Available:
- Dunk tank trigger mechanism
- Aluminum/wood stairs (formerly used with dunk tank)
- Four-seat vintage theater seating
- Eight (8) miscellaneous batteries
- Cotton candy machine
Bid Submission Instructions:
- Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:
“Surplus Property Bid – [Item Name]” - Bidders may submit offers on one or more items.
- Each bid must include:
- Bidder’s full name and contact information
- A clear description of the item(s) being bid on
- The proposed bid amount for each item
Deadline for Submissions:
All bids must be received by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at:
Village of Indianola
Attn: Village Clerk
PO BOX 169
1 N. Walnut
Indianola, IL 61850
Bid Opening:
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud during the regularly scheduled Village Board meeting on:
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the Indianola Village Hall.
Terms of Sale:
- All items are sold as-is, where-is.
- The only accepted forms of payment are check or exact cash. No change will be provided.
- Winning bidders must arrange for payment and pickup within seven (7) business days of the award.
- The Village of Indianola reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any technicalities in the bidding process.
Contact Information:
For questions or to schedule a viewing, please contact the Village Clerk at:
(217) 284-3282
Surplus Property – Photos and Descriptions
Resolution No. RES-2025-0611-01
The following items have been declared surplus by the Village of Indianola and are available for public bid. Photos of each item are included below.
Item 1: Dunk Tank Trigger Mechanism
Description: Mechanical trigger used to release the dunk tank seat.
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Item 2: Aluminum Stairs for Dunk Tank
Description: Lightweight aluminum stairs designed for use with the dunk tank.
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Item 3: Four-Seat Theater Seating
Description: Vintage theater seats, mounted together as a four-seat row.
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Item 4: Miscellaneous Batteries (8 Total)
Description: Various batteries no longer in use by the Village (types/sizes may vary).
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Item 5: Cotton Candy Machine
Description: Commercial-grade cotton candy machine previously used for community events.
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