Opportunity
Minot Civicplus #644
Auction of Retail Liquor, Beer, and Wine License in Minot, ND
Posted
March 28, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
644
This opportunity is a public auction conducted by the City of Minot, North Dakota, for a single Retail Liquor, Beer, and Wine license: - Government Buyer: - City of Minot, North Dakota (local government) - Product/Service Requested: - One Retail Liquor, Beer, and Wine License - Includes both on-sale (consumption on premises) and off-sale (package sales) privileges - License is valid for a fixed term and subject to annual renewal fee - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must register, pass a background check, and comply with all city ordinances and North Dakota state laws - License awarded to the highest qualified bidder, pending City Council approval - Annual license fee of $3,125, payable by cash or certified funds within 72 hours of background check approval - Post-auction requirements include: online license application, submission of a detailed floor plan (per Ordinance Section 5-18(2)), passing premises inspections, and commencing operations within 12 months - License cannot be transferred until it has been operated under for at least 12 months - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a government-issued license rather than a product or service procurement - Place of performance is within the City of Minot, North Dakota - License term begins upon issuance and expires at the end of the specified period
Description
The City of Minot is conducting a live, in-person public auction for one Retail Liquor, Beer, and Wine license, which includes both on-sale and off-sale privileges. The auction will be held on May 28, 2026, at 11:00 am in the City Council Chambers, with bidding starting at $1.00. Interested bidders must register by 10:30 am, undergo a background check, and meet city and state eligibility requirements. The license term begins upon issuance and expires on December 31, 2026, with post-auction requirements including application submission, floor plan approval, and premises inspections.