Pinellas County Opengov #190-0537-R

Auctioneer Services, Vehicles and Related Equipment (Co-op)

Pinellas County, Florida, awarded a contract for auctioneer services related to vehicles and surplus equipment to JJ Kane Associates, Inc., following an acquisition of the original vendor Tampa Machinery Auction, Inc. The contract involves managing the auction process, including transportation, storage, advertising, internet-based auctions, title transfers, and detailed reporting. The agreement is for a term of approximately seven years, with an award amount of $4,496,366. The contract includes provisions for commission fees based on sale prices, minimum acceptable prices, insurance requirements, and responsibilities for removing decals and lettering from vehicles. The contract allows for multiple vendors and includes detailed scope of services, performance conditions, and legal obligations. The award is categorized as a local government procurement in Pinellas County, Florida, with contacts including Merry Celeste, CPPB, and procurement officials. The primary location is in Largo, FL, with performance at a Tampa-based auction facility. Potential competitors for similar awards include established auction companies such as Manheim Auction.

Description

Pinellas County awarded a contract for auctioneer services related to vehicles and related equipment. The contract is a Request for Proposal - Revenue (RFP-R) type, active from November 17, 2020, to November 16, 2027, with an award amount of $4,496,366. The contract involves managing the auction process for surplus rolling stock and equipment, including bidder inspection and removal of auction winnings. The current vendor was Tampa Machinery Auction, which was acquired by JJ Kane Associates, Inc. The contract includes provisions for commission fees and minimum acceptable prices, and the county may award to multiple vendors after evaluation.

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