City of Lincoln Ionwave #26-151 Addendum 1

On-Site Auction Services for Unclaimed/Abandoned Property – Lincoln Police Department

The City of Lincoln, through its Lancaster County Purchasing Division and on behalf of the Lincoln Police Department, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide on-site auction services for unclaimed and abandoned property. - Scope of Work: - Conduct approximately 9 to 12 in-person auctions annually at Capital Towing for vehicles (most with Nebraska titles, some possibly salvaged), motorcycles, bicycles, and other property - Online auctions are not permitted; all auctions must be conducted on-site - Vendor must provide advertising (minimum 5 days), bidder registration (collecting name, address, phone, and driver's license), cashiering, and collection/remittance of auction proceeds and sales tax - Security staff required: minimum two for vehicles/bikes, four if additional property is included, to prevent theft during auctions - Vendor is responsible for disposal of unsold items and assumes liability for unpaid checks and tax remittance - Contract Structure: - Initial contract term of one year, with up to three optional one-year renewals - Commission rate structure applies for each year, covering all costs (advertising, staff, equipment, travel) - Requirements: - Minimum three years of relevant experience and proper licensing - Compliance with the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act and U.S. Citizenship Attestation - Only Commercial General Liability insurance required - Adherence to local municipal code for auctioneers - No specific OEMs, product part numbers, or equipment brands are mentioned, as this is a service contract - Estimated contract value is between $100,001 and $250,000

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 conducting in-person auctions with security staff present to prevent theft, handling titled abandoned assets mostly with Nebraska titles, and providing detailed registration records of bidders. Online auctions will not be considered. The contract includes updated insurance requirements, specifically requiring Commercial General Liability insurance.

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