City of Lincoln Ionwave #26-151

On-site auction services for unclaimed and abandoned property for Lincoln Police Department

The City of Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking qualified vendors to provide on-site auction services for unclaimed and abandoned property managed by the Lincoln Police Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Lincoln, Lancaster County Purchasing Division, Lincoln Police Department - Contact: Chris Lollar, Assistant Purchasing Agent - Scope of Services: - Conduct approximately 9 to 12 auctions annually at Capital Towing - Auction items include vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and miscellaneous property - Provide all necessary services: advertising (minimum 5 days), bidder registration, cashiering, collection/remittance of proceeds and sales tax, security personnel (minimum 2 for vehicles/bikes, 4 if additional property), and disposal of unsold items - Contractor assumes liability for unpaid checks and tax remittance - Contract Structure: - Initial one-year contract with up to three optional one-year renewals - Commission rate invoiced for each contract year - Notable Requirements: - Minimum three years of relevant auction experience - Proper licensing, permitting, and bonding per municipal code - Compliance with City insurance provisions (general liability, auto liability, workers' compensation) - Completion of U.S. Citizenship Attestation Form - Adherence to the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act (restricts contracts with certain foreign entities for technology-related goods/services) - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned, as this is a service-based solicitation - Vendors must provide all staff, equipment, and travel necessary for auction operations

Description

The City of Lincoln is requesting proposals for on-site auction services of unclaimed and abandoned property for the Lincoln Police Department. The scope includes providing auction services that cover all related costs such as advertising, clerical staff, security, equipment, and travel necessary to perform the services. The contract term includes an initial period with options to renew for additional years. The procurement requires compliance with insurance, citizenship attestation, and the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act.

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