Steuben County is seeking proposals for professional auction services to conduct the annual sale of its surplus and obsolete equipment. The services include organizing, marketing, and conducting the sale of various items such as office furniture, computers, vehicles, and heavy equipment. The auctioneer will be responsible for all components of a successful auction, including marketing, staff, and equipment. The county desires to conduct the auction online. Proposals are due by June 25, 2026, at 1:30 p. m. local time. Award will be based on qualifications, experience, staffing, work plan, and fee.
Proposals must be received by Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 1:30 p. m. local time. To be deemed as received, all proposals must be received at the purchasing department on or before Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1:30 p. m. local time.
The proposed buyers premium shall serve as the method of payment to the auctioneer. The buyers premium will be assessed to individuals purchasing merchandise at the county's surplus auction.
Award will be based upon the contractor's experience demonstrated in similar projects, proposed implementation plan, and cost. Award will be based upon the contractors experience demonstrated in similar projects, proposed implementation plan and cost.
Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, and references, with a weight of 20 points. Qualifications, experience, references 20 points
Contractors' questions must be received by the end of business on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Contractors questions must be received by the end of business on tuesday, june 16, 2026
Failure to provide requested information or meet RFP requirements may result in rejection of the proposal. Failure to provide the requested information may result in rejection of the proposal.