Joplin Civicplus #2026-001-1

Joplin Public Works Seeks Auctioneer Services for Annual Surplus Property Auction

The City of Joplin Public Works Department is seeking professional auctioneer services for its Annual City Auction of surplus property. - Government Buyer: - City of Joplin, Missouri, Public Works Department (Assistant Director of Public Works Operations) - Services Requested: - Professional auctioneer services to conduct the annual city auction - Includes: advertising (at auctioneer's expense), arranging and labeling merchandise, providing equipment (tables, trailers, public address system), supplying staff, registering bidders, handling merchandise, collecting and accounting for all sales proceeds, and delivering funds and records to the City - Compliance with all applicable labor laws - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Auctioneer must be licensed to do business in Joplin - Membership in the Missouri Auctioneers Association required - Training in personal property appraisal (e.g., Certification of Appraisers Guild of America or equivalent) - Must be fully bonded and insured, with proof provided in the bid - Minority and female-owned businesses are encouraged to participate - Place of Performance: - Public Works Center, 1301 West A Street, Joplin, MO (typical auction location) - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a service procurement.

Description

The City of Joplin, Missouri is soliciting sealed bids for auctioneer services to conduct the Annual City Auction for surplus property. The contract is for one year with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions upon mutual agreement. The auctioneer is responsible for advertising, arranging merchandise, providing necessary equipment and staff, and handling all sales and proceeds. Bidders must be members of the Missouri Auctioneers Association and have training in personal property appraisal.

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