Invitation for Sealed Bids on Equipment and Notice of Public Hearing

Keystone Area Education Agency – Elkader, Iowa

Pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 273.3(21) and 297.22, the Board of Directors of the Keystone Area Education Agency (AEA) will hold a Public Hearing regarding the proposed sale of equipment.

Equipment Available by Sealed Bid:

  • Lot 1: John Deere 4066R Tractor (2022) with ~200 hours; 440R Loader, Dual Hydraulics, Turf Tires
  • Lot 2: Trailer and Turf Maintenance Equipment
    • Lamar 24′ Trailer (2023) used ~1,000 miles
    • Redexim Turf Tidy 3000 with ~113 hours 
    • Redexim Verti-Drain 2519 with ~65 hours
  • Lot 3 (all items listed in Lot 1 and Lot 2):
    • John Deere 4066R Tractor (2022) with ~200 hours; 440R Loader, Dual Hydraulics, Turf Tires
    • Lamar 24′ Trailer (2023) used ~1,000 miles
    • Redexim Turf Tidy 3000 with ~113 hours 
    • Redexim Verti-Drain 2519 with ~65 hours

Sealed Bid Submission Instructions

  1. Bids must be received no later than 12:00 P.M. (noon) on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Keystone AEA Administration Office, 1400 Second Street NW, Elkader, Iowa 52043.
  2. Each bid must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope, clearly labeled with the appropriate selection:
    “Lot 1 – Tractor”
    “Lot 2 – Trailer & Turf Maintenance Equipment”
    “Lot 3 – Tractor, Trailer & Turf Maintenance Equipment”
  3. Each bid must include your full name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and bid amount for each lot you are bidding on.
  4. Equipment is being sold as-is, and all sales are final. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and no sale shall occur unless the minimum reserve prices for items are met.

For questions or to schedule a viewing appointment, please contact Julie Tschirgi, Board Secretary at 563-241-5397 during normal business hours.  Public Hearing Information: The Board will consider all input and take final action on the proposed sale following the hearing on July 28, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. at Keystone AEA, 1400 Second Street NW, Elkader, Iowa. 

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By Order of the Board of Directors of Keystone Area Education Agency
Dated this 16th day of June, 2025