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BidProwl Summary
Two salvage portable buildings formerly used by Seattle Fire Department, totaling 4,368 GSF across six modular units: main building is 48x64 with 10 bedrooms and full facilities, support building is 24x54 with fitness and washdown area, both have wet pipe sprinkler systems and rooftop heat pumps. General contractors, demolition firms, and building relocators buy these to refurbish, relocate, or part out the components and fixtures. Verify disconnection of utilities and sprinkler drainage completion before taking possession, get independent estimates on crane removal costs given the sloping site and nearby power lines, and confirm Seattle liability insurance requirement with your policy provider before bidding since default locks your account.
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Condition note: Salvage/damaged portable buildings, removal difficult, utili
Description from GovDeals
Buyer will be required to provide proof of liability insurance meeting City of Seattle requirements within 5 business days of successful bid. Failure to provide proof of liability insurance within 5 business days of auction close will result in buyers account being locked and charged a 40% default fee.
- Building 1 - Seattle Fire Department interim fire station main building (48x64 - 3,072 GSF) - with 10 bedrooms with gear lockers, 4 shower / restrooms, laundry/ janitor, office area and living / kitchen area. This building is comprised of (4) 12' wide x 64' long portable buildings set on foundations. No trailer / no wheels below buildings.
- Building 2 - Seattle Fire Department interim fire station support building (24x54 - 1296 GSF) used for fitness / workout, storage & washdown area (with hot water tank), shower & mop sink. The building is comprised of (2) 12' wide x 54' long portable buildings set on foundations. No trailer / no wheels below buildings.
- Both buildings include a wet pipe sprinkler system per NFPA#13R, and rooftop heat pumps.
- Heavy duty aluminum grating (13 ga.) access decking, stairs and railings into buildings will be included.
- Incoming utilities (power, water & IT) will be disconnected by owner. Sprinkler lines will be drained down by owner. Heat pumps will be discharged by owner.
- Buildings are located on a sloping site in a tight urban area. A crane will likely be needed to remove them from the site. High power transmission lines are within 15' of the buildings and will need to be protected. Estimate to prep and move buildings off site onto temp cribbing within 50 miles of the site, including crane, is between $125k - $175k.
Property location
Seattle, WA 98133
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Condition: Salvage/Damaged
Inspection terms▾
Inspections prior to bidding highly encouraged. Please utilize the Q&A feature above to schedule a site inspection between 7/22 and 8/7.
Removal terms▾
Buyer will be required to prep buildings for move and move them off site. Buildings are located on a sloping site in a tight urban area. A crane will likely be needed to remove them from the site. Seattle City Light high power transmission lines are in the immediate vicinity of the portable buildings. A minimum of 15'-0" clear must be maintained when moving the portables. Estimate to prep and move buildings off site onto temp cribbing within 50 miles of the site, including crane, is between $125k - $175k. Buyer will be required to provide proof of liability insurance meeting City of Seattle requirements within 5 business days of successful bid. Reference - City of Seattle, Insurance Requirements attached above. A maximum of five (5) weeks will be allowed to remove buildings from the site. Buildings shall be removed from the site between 1/4/2027 and 2/5/27. Buyer to coordinate / obtain street closure permit, traffic control plan and flaggers, as required.
