After several decades of operation, the world famous Mustang Ranch Annex (mustang II) a modular complex is going up for final sale. Not just souvenirs as offered in the previous IRS auction, this time it’s the actual Ranch!  The successful bidder for the Mustang II complex will be entitled to receive: all remaining interior components, plumbing, heating/cooling units, electrical, windows, doors, tile roof, emergency lighting, any\all spas, the surrounding fence, structural components & more.  It is required that the successful bidder remove the entire complex, its contents and surrounding personal property in its entirety to the complete satisfaction of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM).  This complex is largely modular in construction, which should make it easier to relocate than a traditional "stick" building.

·         This sale does not include the land (real estate) under the complex

Dimensions

Aerial view of the Mustang Ranch Annex

By Order - U.S. Bureau of Land Management

Invitation to Bid

Ownership of the original Mustang Ranch  Annex  (AKA "Mustang II") facility in Sparks, Nevada has been transferred to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM); all associated property (see below) has been ordered SOLD to the highest bidder.  

·         Purchaser is bidding on the Mustang Ranch #2, and all of its contents, no partial bids will be accepted.  

·         The Purchaser shall be entitled to obtain the property upon Sellers receipt of:

1.      Full & Final Payment, AND

2.      Verification of Mandatory Insurance Coverage (see below) from the exact place where the property is located within the installation.  

·         The purchaser will be given ninety (90) days from the receipt of full & final payment to remove the property from the sale location.

·         The purchaser will be responsible for all aspects of de-installation, loading and removal.

• It is required that the successful bidder remove the entire complex, its contents and surrounding personal property in its entirety to the complete satisfaction of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Pre-sale inspections will be scheduled BY APPOINTMENT ONLY October 7 - 9 between the hours of 9am - 4pm .  For more information, or to make an inspection appointment, contact steve.smith@das.state.or.us.

NOTICE
A Preliminary Hazardous Materials Survey was completed on the Mustang II brothel.  The survey included an inspection for asbestos and lead based paint.  Potential PCB containing light ballast and mercury-containing fluorescent light tubes were observed. 

Asbestos

BASED ON THE SURVEY COMPLETED, No asbestos was detected in the Mustang II brothel.  A copy of the entire report can be obtained from the Bureau of Land Management, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, Nevada 89701 or call (775) 885-6081.

Lead Paint

Samples for paint containing lead were collected for both Mustang I and II.  The following table describes the results of the analyses:

Mustang Ranch Brothels I and II
 

Note:  The lead concentrations detected were slightly above the reporting limit and well below EPA's definition of lead-based paints.  If these materials are left in their present state and undisturbed, they are not expected to present a health hazard.  Contractors must manage lead containing paint in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

PCB's  - There are a number of older fluorescent light fixtures have ballasts that commonly contained oil with PCB.  These older electrical equipment which may contain PCBs would need special disposal.

INDEMNIFICATION
The Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless to the full extent permitted by law the United States Government and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, their employees and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, demands, suits, actions, judgments, liabilities, defaults, or costs and expenses, including court costs and attorney fees (all of which shall collectively be referred to herein as the “Liabilities”), including without limitation any claims or proceedings relating to any hazardous wastes or toxic substances present on each site or location, or involving any violation of, or any liability under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”), the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), the Occupational Safety and Health Act or any other federal, state or local environmental statutes or any amendment thereto, extension thereof, or regulations thereunder, arising out of the Contractor’s negligent performance and/or willful misconduct hereunder.

Notwithstanding any other provisions herein to the contrary, the Contractor shall not be obligated to indemnify the United States Government and its employees and agents for liabilities caused by their negligent acts or omissions.

Contractor’s and Government’s obligations under this clause shall survive any expiration or termination of this contract or the period of performance hereunder for a period of five (5) years from the date of expiration or termination or completion of the last performance date of any task order issued under this contract.

The contents of this clause shall flow down to all subcontractors.

MANDATORY INSURANCE COVERAGE
In addition to that provision in section I, Contract Clauses, 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance, it is directed that within 15 days after the award of this contract, the contractor and all subcontractors shall furnish to the Contracting Officer an original certificate of insurance as evidence of the existence of the following insurance coverage in amounts not less than the amounts specified below.

TYPE OF INSURANCE

COVERAGE

Automobile Liability

$200,000.00 per person, $500,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury, and 20,000.00 per occurrence for property damage.

Comprehensive General Liability

$500,000.00 per occurrence on the comprehensive form of policy.

Workman’s Compensation

Contractor shall comply with applicable and Employers Liability Federal and State Worker’s compensation and occupational disease statutes. Employers liability coverage of at least $100,000.00 is required except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker’s compensation to be written by private carriers.

(Other as Required by State and Federal Law)
THIS MANDATORY INSURANCE PROVISION SHALL FLOW DOWN TO ALL SUBCONTRACTORS INCLUDING DISPOSAL FACILITIES.  The United States Government, and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, must be listed as additional insureds in the policy.

Additional Terms and Conditions - Mustang Ranch