Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-24-1157-00138-COB01-131962
City of New Bedford Solicits 3-Year Full Service Online Auction Management
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
BD-24-1157-00138-COB01-131962
NAICS
541613
The City of New Bedford's Purchasing Department is seeking a vendor for a 3-year full service online auction management agreement. - Government Buyer: - City of New Bedford, Purchasing Department - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Full service online auction management for city surplus or auctionable assets - Includes photographing items, preparing item descriptions, uploading to auction website - Collection of payments and non-collusion forms from bidders - Sales and business promotion activities, trade shows, exhibits, and distribution related to auction services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Turnkey solution for managing all aspects of the city's online auctions - Electronic submission of quotes via Bidnet Direct - Vendor must handle all operational aspects of the auction process
Description
The City of New Bedford is seeking quotes for a 3-year agreement for full service online auction services. The vendor will photograph auction items, prepare descriptions, upload information to the auction website, and collect payments and non-collusion forms from bidders. The solicitation emphasizes full service online auction capabilities and requires electronic submission of quotes via Bidnet Direct. The contract involves sales and business promotion activities, trade shows and exhibits, and distribution related to the auction services.