City of Lincoln Ionwave #26-140 Addendum 1

Lancaster County Solicits On-Site Auction Services for Unclaimed and Abandoned Property

Lancaster County, through its Purchasing Division and the Lancaster County Sheriff, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide on-site auction services for unclaimed and abandoned property, including vehicles and motorcycles. - Government Buyer: - City of Lincoln | Lancaster County Purchasing, on behalf of the Lancaster County Sheriff - Contact: Chris Lollar, Assistant Purchasing Agent - Scope of Services: - Conduct live, in-person auctions (online auctions are not permitted) - Auctions held 2-3 times per year at Midwest Towing in Lincoln, NE - Approximately 40+ vehicles per auction event, plus motorcycles and other property - Vendor responsible for all aspects of the auction process: - Advertising and promotion - Bidder registration and cashiering - Collection and remittance of auction proceeds and taxes - Reporting and documentation - Transfer of titled assets - Providing necessary equipment and clerical support - Assuming liability for unpaid checks and tax remittance - Minimum bid requirements apply for vehicles and motorcycles - Vendor Requirements: - Minimum three years of relevant auction experience - Proper licensing, including City of Lincoln Auctioneers permit (real estate license not required) - Compliance with Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 5.08 - Extensive insurance coverage (commercial general liability, workers’ compensation, endorsements) - Submission of U.S. Citizenship Attestation Form - Certification of compliance with Nebraska’s Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act - Notable Vendors/Plan Holders: - Auction Solutions Inc. - Axiscore LLC - Big Iron Auction Company - Jim Peterson Auction Co. - JJ Kane Auctioneers - Liquidity Services Operations LLC - Schweitzer Auction Service - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are referenced, as this is a service-based procurement.

Description

Lancaster County is requesting proposals for on-site auction services of unclaimed or abandoned property for the Lancaster County Sheriff. The scope includes conducting auctions on-site, handling all aspects of the auction process, and complying with local regulations and insurance requirements. Online auctions will not be considered. The contract includes provisions for insurance, compliance with the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act, and U.S. citizenship attestation for vendors.

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