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Vehicle & Equipment Auction Services

palo-alto-ca / Public Works

Description

The City of Palo Alto is seeking proposals from companies specializing in the auctioning and remarketing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, construction equipment, and miscellaneous automotive items. The City maintains a fleet of approximately 550 vehicles/equipment. The City’s objective is to establish a contract for as-needed services related to the disposal of surplus City vehicles and/or related equipment, in accordance with the regulations stipulated in Section 2.31.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code; and to generate revenue to the City by the sale of said vehicle and equipment. Additional Services: Periodically, the City will also be interested in auctioning off surplus automotive shop equipment, parts and supplies. The requirements for marketing, advertising, preparation, and after-sales administration will apply to these items as well. The City reserves the right to select multiple auctioneers based on their area of expertise as shown in their proposal. The required services and performance conditions shall cover a maximum period of three years as described in the Scope of Service.

Details

Posted
Sep 10, 2025
Response deadline
Oct 1, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Status
closed
Buyer
palo-alto-ca
Department
Public Works
Jurisdiction
palo-alto-ca
Reference #
RFP195205
Summary
<div><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">The City of Palo Alto is seeking proposals from companies specializing in the auctioning and remarketing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, construct
Is Paused
false
Template Title
Request for Proposals
Copy Count
0
Government Organization City
Palo Alto
Government Organization Name
City of Palo Alto
Government Organization State
CA
Government Organization Website
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org
Government Organization Zip Code
94301
Government Organization Address1
250 Hamilton Avenue
Government Organization Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Government Organization Country Code
US
Government Organization Phone Country
1
Closed Substatus
awarded
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