Building and General Services of Vermont #RFP_-_Auctioneer_Services_FINAL

Vermont Seeks Licensed Auctioneer Services for Online and On-Site State Asset Auctions

The Vermont Department of Buildings & General Services is seeking qualified auctioneer services to manage online and on-site auctions for state-owned assets. - Government Buyer: - Department of Buildings & General Services, Office of Purchasing & Contracting, State of Vermont - Scope of Services: - Conduct online and physical auctions for a wide range of state property, including: - Vehicles (cars, trucks, trailers, ATVs, motorcycles, snow machines, boats) - Vehicle parts and accessories - Equipment (lawn mowers, weed whackers, appliances, lab equipment) - Miscellaneous property (firearms, canoes, kayaks, docking stations, K9 partitions, etc.) - Service Requirements: - Licensed and experienced auctioneers with current experience in vehicles or similar equipment - Online auction system must support: - Real-time bidding history - Minimum starting amounts, hidden reserves, no reserve price - Ability to deny all bids - Invoice customization options - Proxy bidding for users without computer access - FTP site for photo transfers - Preference for proposals without a buyer's premium - Well-established marketing and bidder base required - Annual physical auctions must include planning, advertising, personnel, P.A. system, catering, and bidder registration - Payment remittance and bidder reporting to the state - Pricing: - Commission rates required for sales up to and over $250,000 for both online and physical auctions - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal issued by the Department of Buildings & General Services of Vermont seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies to provide auctioneer services. The contract period is for 24 months with an option to renew for up to three additional twelve-month periods, anticipated to start on November 1, 2026. The services include conducting online auctions for various state assets such as vehicles, equipment, and other property. The solicitation specifies requirements for the auction system, including real-time bidding history, no buyer's premium preference, and options like minimum starting amounts and hidden reserves. The question deadline is September 11, 2026, and the final submission deadline is September 21, 2026.

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